Clark County, Washington-posted 3 months ago
$6,498 - $8,916/Yr
Entry Level
New York, NY

This 18 month Project Position is responsible for the improvement of housing outcomes in regards to populations with multiple complicated issues to include persons experiencing behavioral health needs in the Homeless Crisis Response System funded by Clark County. Key responsibilities include ensuring homeless service providers have a housing with supportive services focus that also extends to persons with behavioral health needs, researching and staying knowledgeable on accepted and established best practices for housing persons with comorbidities that include behavioral health needs, providing technical assistance to contracted service providers and county staff regarding best practices in serving and housing persons with behavioral health needs, and improving the effectiveness of the continuum of care by identifying Clark County homeless system gaps in services to house people with complex issues with a special focus on behavioral health. This position actively works to improve the effectiveness of the continuum of care by participating in, researching and preparing recommendations to resolve program/project issues. Monitors and prepares reports to funding agencies on the progress and achieved outcomes of programs. Utilizes data to identify community needs, program efficacy and progress toward key performance measurements. Conducts federal and state contract compliance reviews, requests for application (RFA) processes and ensures contract and systemic requirements and/or incentive opportunities are met. The position will provide training and technical assistance to homeless system providers and help them implement new innovative programs that work with the housing and behavioral health systems. The position may act as liaison to other agencies concerned with housing and homeless activities and assists in providing information and assistance to the public. This position is also responsible to work with staff and providers to ensure programs are culturally proficient to meet the needs of a diverse population and serve historically marginalized populations. The position will actively work with homeless system providers to implement services using an equity and inclusion lens so qualified candidates must have knowledge and some experience in this area. The position will take the lead for the department to gather data and develop reports or press releases to share with the media, public and/or post on the department webpage. This position reports to the Program Manager of Community Action, Housing and Development, in the Department of Community Services. Our department values our community’s diversity and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. Our department also encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. This position has the option of a remote/hybrid work schedule possibility. However, the candidate selected must reside in OR or WA. No Exceptions. THIS POSITION IS NOT PERS ELIGIBLE.

  • Ensure homeless service providers have a housing with supportive services focus that extends to persons with behavioral health needs.
  • Research and stay knowledgeable on accepted and established best practices for housing persons with comorbidities that include behavioral health needs.
  • Provide technical assistance to contracted service providers and county staff regarding best practices in serving and housing persons with behavioral health needs.
  • Improve the effectiveness of the continuum of care by identifying Clark County homeless system gaps in services to house people with complex issues with a special focus on behavioral health.
  • Participate in, research and prepare recommendations to resolve program/project issues.
  • Monitor and prepare reports to funding agencies on the progress and achieved outcomes of programs.
  • Utilize data to identify community needs, program efficacy and progress toward key performance measurements.
  • Conduct federal and state contract compliance reviews, requests for application (RFA) processes and ensure contract and systemic requirements and/or incentive opportunities are met.
  • Provide training and technical assistance to homeless system providers and help them implement new innovative programs that work with the housing and behavioral health systems.
  • Act as liaison to other agencies concerned with housing and homeless activities and assist in providing information and assistance to the public.
  • Work with staff and providers to ensure programs are culturally proficient to meet the needs of a diverse population and serve historically marginalized populations.
  • Gather data and develop reports or press releases to share with the media, public and/or post on the department webpage.
  • Bachelor’s degree in public administration, social work or a closely related field (Master’s degree is highly desirable).
  • At least two years of experience in public sector contract management especially homeless and housing programs, grant administration, project management or a related field.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local funding sources and methods for homeless programs.
  • Knowledge of Housing First, Rapid Rehousing, Coordinated Assessment and Entry, Progressive Engagement, harm reduction, and other evidence-based best practices related to homelessness and housing.
  • Experience preparing and presenting information to boards, elected officials, and other policy/decision making groups.
  • Experience providing complex technical assistance and implementing research-based best practices across continuums.
  • Experience providing culturally aware facilitation and supporting coordination and integration of services.
  • Experience providing direct services to people who are low-income and/or homeless.
  • Familiarity with the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and utilizing the data for analysis and tracking performance.
  • Knowledge and/or experience working with populations with comorbidities especially substance use and mental health disorders.
  • Experience gathering and using data to develop reports and press releases for the public and/or media.
  • Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, research and written communication skills.
  • Medical, vision and dental insurance.
  • Paid leave.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability.
  • Retirement and deferred compensation.
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