Program Manager - Homeless Services

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Program Manager - Homeless Services

Salary

$106,454.40 - $129,396.80 Annually

Location

Placerville, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2411-7121

Department

Health and Human Services Agency

Division

Community Services

Opening Date

11/20/2024

Closing Date

12/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

The County of El Dorado (https://www.edcgov.us/) , Health and Human Services Agency (https://www.edcgov.us/hhsa) is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. The Health and Human Services Agency has over 600 employees dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

The Health and Human Services Agency’s Community Services Division (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/Health-Well-Being/Human-Services) programs strive to improve the quality of life for residents, and help people meet basic needs to ultimately become self-sufficient. Community Services administers Housing and Homelessness Programs, Public Housing Authority, HEAP & Weatherization programs. Community Services also administers programs for El Dorado County residents 60 years of age and older. The mission is to respectfully serve all persons in a manner that improves the overall quality of life in El Dorado County.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Program Manager for our Housing and Homelessness programs allows you to bring your passion for community improvement to this position and have the opportunity to develop, manage, administer, and represent the County while providing leadership support to the Continuum of Care (CoC) partners. You will have the chance to collaborate with CoC members, Social Services Staff, community partners, and other stakeholders serving vulnerable populations.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Provide strategic leadership to the Homeless Services and grant funding to achieve the Agency and County's organizational mission, vision, and values.

• Lead the development of policies and procedures specific to the Homeless Programs and ensure appropriate procedures are in place and followed.

• Oversee and coordinate with community partners on the application and distribution of federal, state, and local funds received in order to address and reduce homelessness in the County.

• Coordinate and administer federal and state homeless programs and report their requirements, impacts, and outcomes.

• Participate in the establishment of a County-wide strategy and carry out Homelessness Program planning, in coordination and collaboration with the CoC, community stakeholders, City and County representatives.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/854149?keywords=program%20manager&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this position will possess experience in a variety of housing and other public service programs, be knowledgeable of community needs surrounding homelessness and have experience assessing community needs to establish solutions to reduce homelessness. In addition, the successful candidate will have experience managing multiple grants with complex budgets, working in contract administration and coordinating with a Continuum of Care to promote community-wide commitment towards the goal of ending homelessness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:

A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or a field related to the program(s) to which assigned;

AND

Two (2) years of experience providing professional level administrative, financial and management analytical support, or professional level experience in the technical area of the program(s) to which assigned.

Additional Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

Click hereto view the minimum qualifications for Program Manager as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Apply online by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Allison Chapman in Human Resources at allison.chapman@edcgov.us.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Best Qualified Evaluation:

A best qualified evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process and ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; therefore, responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here. (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/County-Government/Careers/Recruitment/Merit-Principles-Recruitment-Examinations)

Based on the hiring department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Program Manager. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

If you are interested in the position of Program Manager within any County department, please submit your application.

We currently have the following vacancies:

• One (1) full time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, Community Services Division located in Placerville, CA.

  Click Here (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/County-Government/Careers/Human-Resources/FAQs) for Frequently Asked Questions

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

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Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento

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• 129 miles to San Francisco

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Basic Life Insurance

• Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Discounts on gym memberships

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Optional Life Insurance

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays

• Floating Holidays

• Vacation and sick leave accruals

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/Risk/Documents/2023/MA%20Benefit%20Summary%2012-7-2022.pdf) .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

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Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

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  Describe your experience effectively planning, coordinating and implementing social services, community services, or other types of programs that required establishment of goals and objectives. In your response, include examples of how you managed the program operations, and the methods utilized to evaluate the effectiveness of program after implementation. Include the name(s) and date(s) of employers where you gained this experience in your response. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.

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  Describe your experience developing and monitoring grant funding for programs, including a description of the specific the types of grants (federal, state, private, etc.), the complexity involved, and your role. Include the name(s) and date(s) of employers where you gained this experience in your response. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.

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  Describe your experience coordinating homelessness operations and services to promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness. In your response, include direct experience assessing community needs to establish solutions to reduce homelessness, the resources you used, and any coordination with a Continuum of Care Program or strategic plan. Include the name(s) and date(s) of employers where you gained this experience in your response. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.

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  Describe your experience with preparing and making presentations to Boards, Councils, Commissions and other community stakeholders. Include the name(s) and date(s) of employers where you gained this experience in your response. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.

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  Describe your experience overseeing and developing staff, including specific techniques or methods you have used to evaluate the staff's performance in an objective and positive manner, and build a culture of collaboration and teamwork. In your response, provide the names of your employers where this experience was gained and the dates of employment. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.

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