Homeless Prevention Program Manger, PPM II

Summary

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

Are you a skilled individual with a passion for community development and social justice? DCHS manages a wide range of programs and services to assist the county's most vulnerable residents. We have an opportunity in our Housing and Community Development Division (HCDD) for a Homelessness Prevention Program Manager (Project/Program Manager II). This position is responsible for assisting in negotiating and managing contracts and coordinating with other funders and providers to implement projects for people at imminent risk of experiencing homelessness in King County.

This recruitment is open to current King County employees only.

Job Duties

To be considered minimally qualified, applicants must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skill and ability to:

• Develop, manage and monitor service contracts with community based not-for-profit agencies to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local compliance standards.
• Provide technical assistance to contracting agencies and prospective contracting agencies on project implementation and meeting contractual responsibilities.
• May serve as a mentor for Project/Program Assistant.
• Work to apply an equity and social justice approach to all aspects of the work in partnership with team members and other division and department staff.
• Assist with coordination with other funders and service providers to ensure integration of funded projects with related regional efforts.
• Gather and analyze data related to housing and services for people at risk of homelessness in order to help continuous system improvement and to inform Request for Proposal(s) (RFP) processes.
• Write RFP documents, including guidelines, application forms and rating tools, and implement RFP processes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the division's evaluation team to give input on evaluation efforts related to funded projects and larger initiatives.
• Represent team in departmental, inter-jurisdictional and multi-agency planning processes and work groups.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Write reports summarizing agency performance.
  
  

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Demonstrated skills or track record adhering to policies and procedures.
• At least three years of experience in negotiating, preparing, monitoring and/or managing homelessness prevention or homelessness service and housing contracts.
• Demonstrated understanding of foundational frameworks and best practices including Progressive Engagement, Trauma-Informed Care, and Harm Reduction.
• Experience with RFP processes including development and management of review process.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member both internally and externally with other jurisdictions and service providers.
• Demonstrated experience directly working with local, state and/or federal funds.
• Demonstrated understanding of equity and social justice concepts and the effects of place, race and systems-based inequities and ability to apply an equity and social justice approach to all areas of the work, including communication and RFP processes.
• Ability to work under deadlines, work on a number of tasks simultaneously and organize and prioritize work quickly in response to changing needs.
• Demonstrated clear and professional-level writing ability for such tasks as correspondence, grant proposals, and contracts.
• Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook or another e-mail.
  
  

Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration or social services and/or three years of experience in planning and/or implementing social services, homelessness prevention or homelessness service programs; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, in addition to a solid understanding of homelessness prevention and homeless housing and services systems.
• Experience actively engaging in planning processes and/or project implementation that bring together constituencies representing diverse interests and successfully result in concrete products.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to travel throughout the County in a timely manner.
  
  

Additional Position Information

• This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
• This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with supervisory pre-approval.
• This position is represented by PROTEC17 (union code: C23).
• The work associated with this position will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Benefits

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs
  
  

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.
  
  

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

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This job posting is open to current King County employees only. Are you a current King County employee?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Please describe your experience in homelessness prevention.

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Please describe your experience with progressive engagement and how it relates to housing stability.

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How many years of experience do you have in developing, managing and/or monitoring service contracts?

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) to two (2) years
• Less than three (3) years
• Three (3) to five (5) years
• More than five (5) years
  
  

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Please describe your experience with Request for Proposal (RFP) processes. Please list the organization names and dates and include any government or human services experience, if applicable.

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Please describe your experience integrating Equity Racial and Social Justice (ERSJ) in your work and your roll in any ERSJ programs or initiatives.

• Required Question