Director of Emergency Housing Services
About The Position
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is a public administrative agency created by an interlocal agreement between the City of Seattle and King County. KCRHA is responsible for unifying, coordinating, and provide oversight and accountability for the funding of emergency services for people experiencing homelessness. Our mission is to administer effective, performance-based homeless services to support a high-functioning homelessness crisis response system to significantly decrease the incidence of unsheltered homelessness across King County using equity and social justice principles. Services include: emergency shelter, transitional housing, tiny home villages, rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, day centers, and severe weather responses. The Programs Department is responsible for managing homelessness services contracts, conducting procurements for homelessness services in King County, administering the Coordinated Entry System, fulfilling the functions as the Continuum of Care Lead Entity, and overseeing the activation of increased homelessness services capacity during emergencies, such as severe weather. The Director of Emergency and Housing Services serves in a leadership capacity on this team and holds responsibility for the oversight and administration of more than $200 million in homelessness services contracts. The Emergency Services and Housing Stability teams report to the Director of Emergency and Housing Services. The Director of Emergency and Housing Services works directly with the Chief Program Officer to fulfill KCRHA’s responsibility to systematically and efficiently manage contract creation, execution, monitoring, and analysis to maximize financial and operational performance, minimize risk, and achieve the exemplary delivery of homelessness services throughout King County. The Director has substantial expertise in the delivery of homelessness services, management of public contracts, and supervision and development of staff. Two teams totaling more than ten full-time employees report to the Director.
Requirements
- Fluency in equity and racial justice concepts and language, understanding their privilege and power, and can bring equity impact analysis to life in the context of their tasks.
- 5+ years of experience in positions managing and overseeing the expenditure of homelessness services funding and/or operating homelessness services at the management or leadership level.
- 5+ years of direct supervisory experience including mentoring, coaching, and supporting teams of three or more people.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Experience in external affairs, strategic partnership building and/or program oversight
- Proficiency/comfort using technology and data, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid Washington State Driver's License
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace
- Ability to convey complex information in a simple and clear manner
- Ability to provide and accept feedback
- Ability to work in and across several communication platforms, including social networks and cloud-based systems
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Nice To Haves
- Experience with government and community stakeholders in King County
- Ability to travel up to 10%, in state and out-of-state
Responsibilities
- Staff Supervision and Development
- Manage Processes and Contract Execution
- Internal and External Collaboration
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Group Term Life, Additional Employee + Dependent Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
- Pension and Deferred Compensations Plan for eligible employees.
- Unlimited vacation, 96 hours of paid sick and safe leave, 12 official holidays, and 2 personal holidays.
- Pre-tax savings for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.
- Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
- Subsidized ORCA card.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
