Human Services Analyst II (Open and Promotional)

County of San Mateo • San Mateo, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This Human Services Analyst II position is within the Center on Homelessness in San Mateo County, focusing on ending homelessness. The role involves administering contracts with community-based organizations that provide homeless prevention, shelters, outreach, and rapid rehousing services. The position also manages state and federal grants, collaborates on initiatives to end homelessness, and provides analytical and administrative support. The current vacancy is on the Grants and Contracts team, with a focus on contract development, monitoring, funding tracking, grant planning, and administration.

Requirements

• Two years of experience performing journey level administrative and analytical duties in a human services or related agency
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration
• Knowledge of principles and practices of the specific program area to which assigned
• Knowledge of principles and practices of contract development, negotiation and monitoring
• Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of administrative and programmatic research and analysis
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and County and program policies and guidelines
• Knowledge of computer applications related to the work and office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment
• Ability to develop and evaluate proposals and negotiate contracts and agreements
• Ability to develop, monitor and analyze budgets and program performance
• Ability to plan, coordinate and implement administrative and programmatic research and analysis
• Ability to analyze, interpret and apply various regulations and requirements
• Ability to train staff in work procedures and provide technical and programmatic assistance to staff and subcontractors
• Ability to plan, coordinate and conduct special events and projects
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with grantors, subcontractors, County staff, elected and appointed officials, the public and others
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to compile and analyze data, draw sound conclusions and prepare and present effective reports
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment within general policy and regulatory guidelines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative and able to build and maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations and other partners
• Flexible, deadline-driven and customer service-oriented
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, facilitation, analytical, public speaking and project management skills
• Culturally competent in working with diverse communities
• Experience in contracts and grants
• Working knowledge of social and economic issues relevant to low-income children, families and communities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and instruction, as well as collaboratively as part of a team
• Proficiency in computer systems and applications, such as Microsoft Windows and the Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a social service, public health, policy public administration or related field is strongly preferred
• Master's degree preferred
• Understanding of the landscape of safety net programs, homeless prevention services, and homeless services is preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducting program and fiscal planning
• Contract monitoring and program evaluation
• Developing and negotiating contracts
• Writing Request for Proposals, grant applications and reports
• Administering grants
• Analyzing data
• Coordinating projects
• Assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Providing technical assistance to contractors
• Analyzing and interpreting various information, developing recommendations and presenting findings
• Coordinating community committees
• Acting as a liaison to other County departments and partnering agencies
• Performing related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level