Social Service Program Specialist 3

This is a hybrid position consisting of three days of remote work a week on business needs.

Why Its a Great Opportunity:

As a seasoned procurement professional you will develop program scopes of work policies and run competitive procurement processes. This role includes community and stakeholder engagement presentations and facilitation of meetings boards and commissions. The position will write reports and presentations and have a strong understanding of the homelessness response system. Knowledge of contracts monitoring and reimbursements is required. You will work closely with homeless service providers to facilitate support and technical assistance. We are in the process of updating our Homeless Crisis Response system to better meet the needs of the homeless community so there will be several improvement projects to tackle as we move forward.

Why Its a Great Department:

Pierce County Human Services exists to ensure that every person in our community has the opportunity to live with dignity stability and hope. As the countys community and human services department we strengthen the local safety net by investing in programs that support people at every stage of lifefrom early childhood and youth development to housing stability behavioral health disability support and services for seniors veterans immigrants and refugees. Working alongside nearly 170 community-based organizations local governments and nonprofit partners we respond to both urgent needs and long-term challenges with compassion accountability and collaboration. Whether helping families stay housed supporting recovery and wellness connecting people to food and transportation or expanding access to opportunity our work is grounded in the belief that strong communities are built when people are seen supported and empowered. Together with our partners we are committed to creating an inclusive responsive system of care that helps Pierce County residents not just survivebut thrive.

Learn more about the Human Services Department here.

How to be Successful in the Role:

In this role the successful candidate must be detail-oriented and able to communicate complex this role you will work closely with key partners in our efforts to end homelessness in Pierce County. You must have a passion for this issue and be willing to work hard to help us tackle it. You will need strong analytical as you work through data collection data analysis and CQI efforts. The successful candidate will have the ability to work within a team have strong communication skills both written and verbal and be a problem solver as you work through issues related to this program.

Your Future in this Role:

Throughout the onboarding process you will meet with the Supervisors teams and the admin team regularly to discuss expectations set goals identify priorities and gain familiarity with current policies procedures and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build a great career.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification click here.

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position. Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered.
• Graduation from a four year college or university with a Bachelors degree in public or business
• administration or social work or a related field and
• Three (3) years of professional social services work experience which includes work with related programs contracts planning or services required.

As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

How to Apply:

Our Recruitment Practices:

This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position.Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience skills knowledge and writing style.

During the interview process you may be asked to demonstrate your skills including writing and subject knowledge and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the Countys needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps which may include assessments phone screens or interviews.

Upon offer compensation is based on a range of job-related factors including the requirements of the role your skills and experience and internal pay equity.

Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment:

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported respected and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.

Guided by the County Executives Forward Together mission Pierce County works to build communities that are safe welcoming and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit develop and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.

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