Homeless Initiatives Programs Manager - Phoenix, United States - Maricopa County

Maricopa County

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Posting Date

04/18/24

Application Deadline

04/25/24

Pay Range

Full Range:
$68,000 - $113,000 annually

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Human Services

About the Position

The Homeless Initiatives Programs Manager all aspects of Maricopa County's Human Services Department's homelessness projects and programs.

The Homeless Initiatives Programs Manager works closely with the Assistant Director and Director, other government agencies, and regional nonprofit partners to end homelessness within Maricopa County.

About Us

Together, we can thrive.

In Human Services, we focus on maximizing potential and providing support and resources for all stages of life.

We partner with families and communities to encourage children to learn, invite youth and adults to cultivate professional skills, guide families to achieve financial success, and enable seniors to live independently.

Join our team and unlock your potential

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost, highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day
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We Require

Four years of related professional experience managing projects and conducting complex research and analyses
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field
An equivalent combination of postsecondary education in business administration, public administration, or related field may substitute for the required experience on a yearforyear basis.
Must complete background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to secure and maintain Level 1 DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card

We Also Value

Knowledge of federal, state, and local programs and funding of homeless programs, including the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009 and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) regulations
Experience with methods to mobilize people, communities, and resources and to prioritize formal and informal group responses to community concerns regarding homelessness
Experience supervising professional level staff

Job Contributions

Effectively communicates and works with the Assistant Director and Director to coordinate and participate in developing a comprehensive approach to improve and expand the array of regional homelessness solutions
Promotes effective, evidencebased strategies to address homelessness and methods to implement innovative, bestpractice approaches and solutions regionally with service and funding providers
Analyzes homeless population data to create datadriven and outcomefocused regional solutions
Provides supervision to staff and oversees the coordination and implementation of the County's homelessness programs and local fund contracts to support ending homelessness in Maricopa County
Develops and maintains networks of community partners, including cities, state departments, housing authorities, behavioral health authorities, health care plans, and nonprofit agencies to support regional systems improvement for homeless services
Analyzes project outcomes, budgets, and regional data on homelessness
Utilizes information to make strategic decisions for the County's priorities.
Stays current on funding mechanisms, laws, regulations, and policies on all federal, state, and local homelessness programs
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Communicates with various diverse community, civic, and governmental boards/commissions regarding the causes and solutions to homelessness and participates in the regional homelessness committees, groups, and organizations in Maricopa County
Performs a full range of supervisory responsibility over staff (5 direct reports), including but not limited to establishing workload standards, determining work priorities, developing performance plans, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching staff, and hiring new staff

Working Conditions

Work is routinely performed in an office environment, which may require long sitting, reading, and typing periods.
Requires travel to program sites throughout Maricopa County

Selection ProcedureMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.