DSHS HCLA Housing Special Projects Program Manager

State of Washington • Lacey, WA

34d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA), Office of Housing and Employment, has an immediate opening for a Housing Special Projects Program Manager (Social And Health Program Consultant 4).   Join a team of creative individuals working to increase independent housing options and services for people who face high barriers to securing independent housing on their own. We are seeking a Special Projects Program Manager with strong project planning skills, who is collaborative, supportive, and curious, who will thrive in a busy environment, ask questions, and be willing to think creatively to support our mission.   This Lacey-based job can be performed from any city in WA state, as a hybrid telework schedule is available, although travel will be expected on occasion. Note: This project-based appointment is projected to continue until June 30, 2028.

Requirements

• Those with a bachelor's degree in social work, health or social science, public administration, or a related field; and 5 years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.
• A master's degree in social work, health or social science, public administration, or a related field; and 4 years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.
• One year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 3 or equivalent.
• Two years of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 2 or equivalent.
• Current resume.
• Letter of interest that describes your experience as it relates to this job.

Nice To Haves

• Skills in project planning and implementation.
• Experience with affordable housing and related community services.
• Working knowledge of home and community-based long-term service delivery.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer and software use, including DataMart, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power BI, and PowerPoint, as well as SharePoint, SharePoint Lists, CARE system, and SSRS Reports.
• Demonstrated ability to provide training and technical assistance.
• Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Commitment to developing independent housing opportunities for people who experience barriers including homelessness, behavioral health challenges, substance use disorders, and legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide oversight for key operational initiatives and special projects.
• Track and maintain program related data in appropriate databases. Develop reports to communicate program effectiveness and utilization.
• Support new program design and implementation.
• Project management, service delivery, and change management related to statewide issues, projects, and initiatives.
• Create and implement training for a broad range of stakeholders.
• Support transition from state to federal voucher opportunities.
• Coordinate and collaborate with intergovernmental and community partners to create systems of care for those with complex care needs and in need of affordable housing.
• Work toward the office goal of increasing availability and access to affordable and accessible housing for individuals with complex needs across the State's Home and Community Services (HCS) regions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees