Functional Zero Manager COM 4
Functional Zero Manager COM 4
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- THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING FOR A LIMITED TERM 2 YEARS) PROJECT POSITION.
Functional Zero Manager (COM 4
At the Department of Commerce we strive to be creative collaborative and trusted. We identify opportunities to deliver critical funding and services to strengthen communities and aim to promote equity in all aspects of our work. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success and we work to foster an environment where all individuals are valued and respected. We cultivate an environment in which we continuously learn and we own our work.
We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the richness of the communities we serve. Together we can build a brighter and more inclusive future.
The Housing Division (HD) partners with local governments Tribes housing authorities nonprofits and other organizations to develop and preserve affordable housing promote individual and family selfsufficiency and reduce adult and youth homelessness.
The Office of Homeless Youth Prevention & Protection Unit (OHY)administers grants to providers serving youth and young adults experiencing or atrisk of experiencing homelessness. OHY leads the statewide coordination of a spectrum of ongoing and future funding policy and practice efforts to improve the safety health and wellbeing of homeless youth and young adults in Washington state. OHY is committed to preventing and ending youth homelessness and advancing racial equity.This position is responsible for all aspects of implementing efforts to achieve Functional Zero for youth and young adult homelessness in identified communities in Washington state. Functional zero is an established set of benchmarks used to determine if a community has effectively ended homelessness through performance improvement projects using quality realtime comprehensive data to ensure homelessness is rare brief and nonreoccurring. This position coordinates education coaching and technical assistance in supporting identified communities to build capacity and sustainably integrate functional zero methodology with OHY program grants and other homelessness response systems. This position makes policy recommendations and develops strategies to end youth homelessness.
Duties
Enable communitybased teams to lead their own performance improvement
Tasks include:
Engage communities and build networks to align resources measure impact enhance
capacity and advocate for systemic change.
Model usage of project management tools and principles to define and manage project
scope document and monitor timelines and deliverables and resolve risks and barriers.
Utilizing performance enhancing tools problem analysis and measurement practices.
Assess resource allocation efficiency and efficacy in achieving milestones.
Participate in communitybased meetings and collaborate with local leadership.
Provide training coaching and technical assistance on data collection and analysis project
management and change management methodology and techniques.
Provide support for communities to integrate youth and young adult lived expertise into
service delivery including but not limited to supporting Youth Action Boards hiring lived
expert staff and collecting and responding to participant feedback.
Program Management
Tasks include:
Oversee implementation of Functional Zero methodology in partnership with Community
Solutions for OHYfunded projects in identified communities.
Participate in Community Solutions Large Scale Change Team to complete training as a
PlaceBased Coach.
Build sustainable capacity for scaling Functional Zero efforts and lead critical elements of
strategy cycles at sixmonth intervals.
Develop policies procedures work plans and trainings in support of establishing OHY as
the statewide intermediary for efforts to achieve Functional Zero.
Develop applications and manage requests for funding in identified communities.
Develop and implement performance measures to track projects and system level
outcomes through Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and other data systems.
Oversee program continuous quality improvement and monitoring processes.
Act as liaison with state government partners for participation in Functional Zero efforts (child
welfare juvenile justice behavioral health education employment etc..
Facilitate shared learnings and technical assistance across identified communities.
Inform and shape the alignment of state federal and Functional Zero methodology for
cohesive service provision throughout Washington State.
Understand Office of Homeless Youth initiatives and build connectivity with Functional Zero
and other state and federal efforts.
Coordinate with OHY staff to ensure identified grants are utilized in service of communities
goals around Functional Zero.
Develop partnerships between OHY and identified communities operations and a
cohesive statewide service model.
Tasks include:
Lead project communication and establish clear communication protocols between OHY
Community Solutions local communities and other stakeholders in order to ensure
coordination across various initiatives.
Support outreach efforts stakeholder engagement and technical development of a strategic
plan in identified communities.
Identify local capacity available resources and unmet need to end youth homelessness.
Elevate equity for youth of color and 2LGBTQIA youth.
Provide expert advice and consultation to management internal departments and outside
organizations with diverse and conflicting interests.
Collaborate with stakeholders such as Department of Children Youth & Families (DCYF) behavioral health organizations school
districts juvenile detention centers and others to share best practices in order to improve
housing outcomes for the people they support.
Collaborate with mainstream systems to identify additional joint investment opportunities
and partnerships that leverage nonhomeless system resources that will assist youth
experiencing homelessness in achieving housing stability.
Stay apprised of legislative changes relating to youth homelessness and their impact on the
local funding processes and disseminate information to partners.
Connect service providers to Office of Homeless Youth resources.Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Eight years of professional experience in community trade or economic development with a focus on the
delivery of homeless housing assistance or related field;
OR
Eight years total combination of professional and posthigh school equivalent formal education (including
collegelevel coursework technical and/or vocational education and/or certification programs. Combinations could include but not are not limited to:o Associates degree AND six years of professional experienceORo Bachelors degree AND four years of professional experience*A graduate or advanced degree may substitute for one year of the required professional experience.
Expert level knowledge of youth and young adult homelessness including funding streams at the local state and federal level; programmatic solutions; public policy development; and best practices.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
Experience as a provider of housing and/or services to homeless youth and young adults.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Functional Zero model existing national and local strategies HMIS
specifications/capabilities and project planning.
Demonstrated experience in advanced level homeless program evaluation.
Experience and strong understanding of coordinated entry systems.
Strong understanding of statistics output and outcome measurement.
Demonstrated experience in advanced level project management.
Experience in public speaking and providing trainings.
Experience navigating and leading in political environments.
Recognized skill negotiating and championing system change efforts.
Experience developing and managing budgets and reporting requirements.
Demonstrated proficiency in translating technical requirements to a nontechnical audience.
Proven ability to work successfully with people who have opposing ideas and opinions and build relationships.
Proven understanding of the intersection of race and social justice as it relates to efforts to address homelessness.
To be considered for this position the following are needed:- A complete and detailed online application.
- A cover letter (enter online).
- At least threeprofessional references(enter online).
Supplemental Information
Work from Anywhere in Washington State
This position may be located anywhere within Washington State though occasional travel to a Commerce office building or instate travel to attend events or meetings may be required. If selected you will need to travel to pick up equipment and receive instruction. Many Commerce employees work remotely or have a hybrid schedule.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Technical support is provided by NEOGOV(cant log in password or email issues error messages). DES job seeker support may answer general questions regarding the recruiting system at .
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability persons over 40 years of age veterans or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application testing or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance benefits retirement and deferred compensation plans 11 paid holidays each year 1425 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment) 8 hours of sick leave per month (if full time employed) bereavement leave an employee assistance program as well as other benefits. Please see the Benefits Tab for more details.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Contract
