Homelessness Prevention Contract Monitor PPM II
Homelessness Prevention Contract Monitor PPM II
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Job Description
Summary
The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including Black Indigenous and People of Color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with lived experiences.
The Project/Program Manager II reports to the Program Manager of the Homelessness Prevention team of the Housing and Community Development Division (HCDD) and is responsible for assisting in negotiating and managing contracts and coordinating with other funders and providers to implement projects for people at imminent risk of experiencing homelessness in King County.WHO MAY APPLY:This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum for this selection process will take place on or around the week of 5/19/2025.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:- NeoGov Job Application(The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions(The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and completee and will be used in the screening process)
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS:Thisis a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or TermLimited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end 12/31/2026 but subject to change dependent on operational need. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week MondayFriday 8 am 5 position meetsthe provisions of the Fair Labor StandardsActandis overtime eligible with supervisory preapproval. This position is represented by PROTEC17.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS:This position has been designated NonMission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive department director or agency head all employees regardless of designation are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information please visitHR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and theKing County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT:The work associated with this position will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Job Duties
- Develop manage and monitor service contracts with community based notforprofit agencies to ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local compliance standards.
- Provide technical assistance to contracting agencies and prospective contracting agencies on project implementation and meeting contractual responsibilities.
- May assign work to or serve as a mentor for Project/Program Assistant.
- Work to apply an equity and social justice approach to all aspects of the work in partnership with team members and other division and department staff.
- Assist with coordination with other funders and service providers to ensure integration of funded projects with related regional efforts.
- Gather and analyze data related to housing and services for people at risk of homelessness in order to help continuous system improvement and to inform Request for Proposal(s) (RFP) processes.
- Write RFP documents including guidelines application forms and rating tools and implement RFP processes.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the divisions evaluation team to give input on evaluation efforts related to funded projects and larger initiatives.
- Represent team in departmental interjurisdictional and multiagency planning processes and work groups.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Write reports summarizing agency performance.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
- 1 year (or more) of direct experience in planning and/or implementing social services homelessness prevention or homelessness service programs.
- Demonstrated skills or track record adhering to policies and procedures.
- Experience in negotiating preparing monitoring and/or managing homelessness prevention or homelessness service and housing contracts.
- Demonstrated understanding of foundational frameworks and best practices including Progressive Engagement TraumaInformed Care and Harm Reduction.
- Demonstrated understanding of homelessness prevention homeless housing and services systems.
- Experience with RFP processes including development and management of review processes.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member both internally and externally with other jurisdictions and service providers.
- Demonstrated experience directly working with local state and/or federal funds.
- Demonstrated understanding of equity and social justice concepts and the effects of place race and systemsbased inequities and ability to apply an equity and social justice approach to all areas of the work including communication and RFP processes.
- Ability to work under deadlines work on a number of tasks simultaneously and organize and prioritize work quickly in response to changing needs.
- Demonstrated clear and professionallevel writing ability for such tasks as correspondence grant proposals and contracts.
- Proficiency using MS Word Excel and Outlook or another email.
Desired Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
- Bachelors degree in Public Administration or Social Services and three years of experience in planning and/or implementing social services homelessness prevention or homelessness service programs; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience actively engaging in planning processes and/or project implementation that bring together constituencies representing diverse interests and successfully result in concrete products.
- Valid Washington State Drivers License and the ability to travel throughout the County in a timely manner.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.
Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Employment Type
Temp
