Homelessness Prevention Contract Manager (Project/Program Manager II)
Role summary
King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is seeking a Project/Program Manager II for its Homelessness Prevention team. This role involves developing, managing, and monitoring service contracts with community-based agencies, providing technical assistance, and coordinating with funders and providers. The position requires gathering and analyzing data to inform system improvements and RFP processes, writing RFP documents, and collaborating with evaluation teams. A key aspect of the role is applying an equity and social justice approach to all work and representing the team in various planning processes. This position is currently open to King County employees.
JOB
King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.DCHS' Housing and Community Development (HCD) Division is recruiting for an energetic and skilled Project/Program Manager (PPM) II for the Homelessness Prevention team. This team 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.This position is currently open to King County employees at this time.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To be considered minimally qualified applicant must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skills and ability to: Develop, manage and monitor service contracts with community based not-for-profit 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 division's evaluation team to give input on evaluation efforts related to funded projects and larger initiatives.Represent team in departmental, inter-jurisdictional and multi-agency planning processes and work groups.Perform other related duties as assigned.Write reports summarizing agency performance.Other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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