The County of Santa Cruz announces an employment opportunity for:
HOMELESS SERVICES COORDINATOR
Salary: $7,611 – 10,143 / Month
LAST DATE TO APPLY: Friday, October 16, 2015
THE JOB: Under general direction, to recommend, promote and implement the goals, and countywide strategic plan to address homelessness. This position will establish and maintain a framework for activities in order to build a strong inter-jurisdictional coordination structure, align policies, promote systems integration and promote collaboration among public agencies, educational institutions, businesses and community groups; and to do other work as required.
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business, finance, social sciences, or a related field. A Master’s degree in a related field is highly desirable.
AND
Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in public administration, including three years experience in the design and delivery of programs to address homelessness. A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority.
Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of homeless services strategies, program administration and resources, including methods for business attraction and retention; organizational and management principles; principles and practices of researching and analyzing the economic feasibility of programs and projects; methods of financing homelessness projects; principles and practices of Request for Proposal/Qualification planning, development, administration, evaluation, and contract development; principals and practices of grant writing, application, and administration; marketing, public information, and promotional techniques used in homelessness; the principles of work plan development and implementation; the functions and relationships between private and public sector groups that serve the homeless populations. Working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of research and statistical analysis; principles and practices of financial forecasting, budget preparation and budget administration; federal, state and local policies, laws, rules, and regulations relating to homelessness and financing. Some knowledge of the principles and practices of training, and performance evaluation; principles and practices of conflict resolution; local government organizational structure, functions, and management; and principals and practices of developing and nurturing collaborative partnerships.
Ability to: Plan, organize and promote homelessness strategies, programs and related activities; research, analyze and prepare technical funding proposals, contracts, and financial reports; research, analyze, interpret and present findings on complex data, documents, technical studies, leases, agreements, contracts and other data and documents related to homelessness projects and programs; administer grant and contract activities to ensure compliance; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City and County officials and private and public entities; evaluate and recommend changes to policies, practices, and procedures; analyze problems and identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; interpret and apply complex federal, state and local policies, laws, rules, and regulations; work effectively with business leaders, financial institutions, citizen groups and department managers; work effectively in time-sensitive situations to meet deadlines; coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks concurrently; exercise sound independent judgment and demonstrate initiative and creativity, with minimal supervision; communicate complex material clearly, logically, and concisely, both orally and in writing, including public presentations to large and small audiences.
Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or call (831) 454-2600 for an application packet. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.
Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
EOE.