Senior Policy Associate

Senior Policy Associate

ABOUT US

Founded in 1991 Hope Solutions formerly Contra Costa Interfaith Housing is avibrantandsocially responsive non-profit agency that provides permanent housing and vital support services to over 2000 homeless or at-risk families and individuals in Contra Costa County. Over 40 faith-based communities support our work although there are no religious requirements or affiliations to receive services.

Are you seeking a new role that fully utilizes your talents and potentialwhile helping to make the world a better place If so please read on!

What are you passionate about

At Hope Solutionswe envision a world in which everyone has a place to call home and the support of a strong community so that they can live with dignity and reach their full potential. We strive to be inclusive and responsive to community needs. We are committed to excellence and accomplish our work with integrity respect compassion and humility.

Hope Solutions mission is to heal the effects of povertyandhomelessness by providing permanent housing and vital support services to highly vulnerable families and individuals.

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TEAM SNAPSHOT

Were adding to our team of passionate folkswho are on a mission to help make the lives of others betterthrough services and support that lead to a higher quality of life for our clients.

Wed like to learn more about youapply for the role! Whats our team like

Heres a snapshot of some of the folks at Hope Solutions who help advance our vision to achievesecure housing and the dignity of self-sufficiency for the homeless and at-risk families and individuals in Contra Costa County.

A FEW OF US...

DeanneChief Executive OfficerResides with her husband and three children. Enjoys hiking camping reading cooking and cheering at her kids games.

AlexChief Operating OfficerLives with his wife son and dog (and loves when the grandkids visit!). MSW and macro social worker who enjoys reading baseball (Go Giants!) cooking hiking jazz and family time.

ChristinaChief Financial OfficerResides with her husband son two daughters and their dog. MPA Non-Profit Graduate Certificate and 20 years in finance; enjoys traveling and family time.

BethDirector of Clinical and Support ServicesResides with her sister and son. Licensed psychologist with 30 years working with children and families; enjoys singing cooking gardening and traveling.

BillVice President of ProgramsResides with his partner. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25 years experience working with underserved populations specialized training in somatic psychotherapy and end-of-life care; enjoys reading gardening and meditation.

CaylaDirector of Evaluation & Learning Resides with her husband and children. MBA in Business Analytics that thrives on spreadsheet analysis dashboard creation and reading.

DebbieDirector of Development & External RelationsResides with her husband two teenagers and a rescue mutt. Leads external relations and development with 20 years in marketing and communications.

DominickDirector of Re-Entry Housing & ServicesA fourth-generation San Francisco native and father of four holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice and an M.A. in his free time he enjoys music travel nature cooking and quarterly wine trips.

JenniferVice President of Strategy & DevelopmentA California native she spends her time with her loved ones hiking and exploring the regions coffee shops farmers markets and festivals. She likes reading adventure novels and leadership books as well as playing new board games and video games and loves a good conversation.

KristinaDirector of Human ResourcesWith over 20 years of experience in HR leadership people management and operations she holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and is a SHRM-SCP certified professional. A Bay Area native and proud foodie she lives with her child and enjoys spending time with her family cycling hiking and keeping life light with laughter and fun.

MashalDirector of Housing & Support ServicesResides in the Bay Area. Daughter of Afghan refugees; enjoys weekends with her son concerts reading and Sonoma Coast drives; former Program Manager for housing and care for chronically homeless adults with AIDS/HIV; co-chair for Hope Solutions CARE Committee and board member.

RenaDirector of FinanceBorn and raised in Contra Costa County California CPA with a dual degree in Accounting and Sociology from the University of Notre Dame (Go Irish!). Enjoys cooking hosting dinner parties and hiking with her husband and two daughters.

TanyaDirector of Rapid Re-Housing & NavigationResides with her husband daughter and two sons. Masters in Counseling Psychology with 15 years serving underserved populations; enjoys music comedy movies exercising and basketball.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The Senior Policy Associate will expand Hope Solutions efforts to impact local state and federal policy advocacy to influence public funding and service systems to increase adequate resources to prevent and end homelessness. A successful candidate for this position will have the proven capacity to engage with resident leaders staff government partners elected officials and our clients around key advocacy initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Essential Job Functions:

• Partner with Hope Solutions CEO Board of Directors Vice President of Strategy and Development and Resident Empowerment Program (REP) leaders to develop iterate and implement Hope Solutions policy and advocacy strategies. This will include field research assessments with staff interviews with our peers and partners and the on-going monitoring and adjustment to our Advocacy and Policy Plan.
• Build and maintain relationships with and represent Hope Solutions with local governments regional agencies elected officials and local and regional policy coalitions in support of the Advocacy and Policy plan and other strategic organization priorities.
• Guide and support the Hope Solutions Resident Empowerment Team as they advocate and advance movements for the creation and retention of affordable housing and supportive services. Additionally provide logistical and organizational support to REP leaders to ensure effective meetings events operations and collaboration.
• Track and communicate potential budget and legislative changes as well as emerging issues at the local regional and state levels and identify opportunities for action.
• Support the development of proposal packages for government contracts through project coordination drafting written content and proofreading/quality assurance processes.
• Support private grant writing and fundraising to develop and expand our local regional and statewide policy efforts.
• Draft stakeholder-facing materials that may include impact reports white papers op eds and social media content and collaborate on the annual impact report in partnership with Grants & Communications Manager.
• Track documents and communication related to government and private contracts to support compliance and trust with funders as needed.
• Build materials for and provide support to Board of Directors Policy and External Relations Committee and related bodies.
• Frequently attend and represent Hope Solutions at community government and partner events throughout Contra Costa County periodically in the evening or on weekends.
• Provide support to Hope Solution events intended to enhance organizational visibility.
  
  

Cultural Responsiveness:

• Awareness of and aptitude to understand respect and adapt to cultural and identity-based differences within group environments appropriately and effectively.
• Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice and housing justice.
• Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences cultures and personal humility.
• Participate in and complete our new employee onboarding process which includes reading and discussing a short chapter in the book The Color of Law.

Organizational/Administrative Responsibilities:

• Professionally represent Hope Solutions in all circumstances.
• Ensure compliance with policies procedures standards of practice and outcome measures for the programs as well as consistent with the contracts.
• Comply with all legal/ethical professional guidelines for maintaining consumer confidentiality adhering to HIPAA guidelines protecting consumer rights advocating on consumers behalf and assuring consumer safety.
• Comply with all local state and federal regulations
• Attend all required meetings including but not limited to Hope Solutions staff meetings and linkage meetings with other agencies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Location Classification:

• Hybrid: Work is performed through a planned combination of on-site and remote work based on role requirements approved schedules and operational needs.
• Client-facing work may occur on-site or in the field depending on the role and program needs and may include appointments sessions engagements support services client-present coordination of community resources/services and other direct service activities.
• This expectation may flex to accommodate operational needs client availability safety concerns or urgent program priorities while still meeting performance expectations.
• Employees must maintain confidentiality work from a professional/private environment complete assigned tasks and documentation on time and track time accurately.

Position Qualifications:

• At least 3 years relevant experience that can include policy development communications government relations real estate development social justice or community organizing.
• Pragmatic strategic thinker with demonstrated experience advancing strategies in sensitive political environments.
• Demonstrated commitment and experience working with issues affecting vulnerable populations.
• Must be comfortable speaking in public facilitating meetings and have excellent communication and diplomacy skills required for politically sensitive situations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail in a demanding environment.
• Flexibility with work hours including occasional evening and weekend meetings.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and excellent writing and research skills.
• Bachelors degree; preferably in public policy public administration political science etc. may substitute three years of equivalent work experience. Masters degree preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills. (Bilingual English and Spanish are a plus.)
• Must have operational vehicle auto insurance valid California drivers license and be willing to drive for work.
• Must pass LiveScan screening and TB test.
• Salary contingent upon skill and experience.

Physical Qualifications:

• Must be able to sit for long hours. Must be able to view and operate a computer.
• Must be able to work in a desk setting for up to 3 hours at a time to make calls to residents research resources on the internet and collaborate with community providers with calls/emails.
• Office setting activities are required such as typing on a laptop/computer to respond to emails entering case notes into a database and copying and faxing forms and documents on a copy machine related to maintaining or obtaining housing.
• Occasionally must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds including furnishings for new residents files holiday gifts and food donations.
• Ability to drive an automobile and transport oneself including driving at night.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Flexible dynamic work environment.
• 100% premium paid for employee Kaiser health and dental care.
• Matched 403b retirement savings.
• 11 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays.
• Ability to accrue 2-4 weeks vacation depending on tenure.
• Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. If youre a good fit we want to meet you!

* Please be advised that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position. The nature of the work at Hope Solutions does not qualify us to support sponsorship. Only candidates authorized to work in the USA without the need for sponsorship will be considered.

Required Experience:

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