Homeless Initiatives Programs Manager

Posting Date

04/18/24

Application Deadline

04/25/24

Pay Range

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

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

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 purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balanceOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsEmployee discounts for goods and servicesMaricopa 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 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

Four years of related professional experience managing projects and conducting complex research and analysesBachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related fieldAn equivalent combination of post-secondary education in business administration, public administration, or related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year 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) regulationsExperience with methods to mobilize people, communities, and resources and to prioritize formal and informal group responses to community concerns regarding homelessnessKnowledge of national, regional, and local trends using evidence-based practices and data-driven outcome measures as they apply to homelessnessExperience 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 solutionsPromotes effective, evidence-based strategies to address homelessness and methods to implement innovative, best-practice approaches and solutions regionally with service and funding providersAnalyzes homeless population data to create data-driven and outcome-focused regional solutionsProvides 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 CountyDevelops and maintains networks of community partners, including cities, state departments, housing authorities, behavioral health authorities, health care plans, and non-profit agencies to support regional systems improvement for homeless servicesAnalyzes project outcomes, budgets, and regional data on homelessnessUtilizes 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 programsEnsure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and proceduresCommunicates 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 CountyPerforms 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 CountyThe position requires travel to and from various county, client, and contractor locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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.

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