Housing Program Specialist - Two Opportunities

Library Foundation Of Washington County, Oregon • Hillsboro, OR

406d • $60,965 - $74,090 • Remote

About The Position

The Department of Housing Services is seeking two compassionate and detail-oriented Program Specialists to support housing programs for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. This position will provide technical support and manage processes for the Homeless Services Division, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services by community-based homeless services providers. The Program Specialists will contribute to the mission of creating pathways out of homelessness, promoting housing stability, and investing in affordable communities for Washington County residents.

Requirements

• An Associate's Degree in a social service, business administration, or related field.
• One year of work experience in program administration, development, evaluation, or coordination, and/or contract administration; OR three years of work experience in program administration, development, evaluation, and/or contract administration.
• Proven experience working in social services or housing programs, particularly with HUD or publicly funded programs.
• Familiarity with case management and housing software systems such as ServicePoint or Yardi.
• Experience in reviewing and approving financial documents, such as invoices and financial requests.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven organizational and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of work experience in housing or homeless services, billing and invoicing, and/or contract management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the Homeless Services Division.
• Manage processes to ensure efficient service delivery by community-based providers.
• Support operations of programs connecting households experiencing homelessness to shelter and housing.
• Address various administrative and operational needs within the department.
• Perform data quality checks and manage data integrity in housing systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree