Homeless Prevention Program Manger, PPM II - King County Sheriff's Office : Job Details

King County'sDepartment 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.

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.

• 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 visitHR 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.

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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 teamdedicated 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.

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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.

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