GSCO celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People from historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Girl Scouts of Colorado offers amazing opportunities for talented, forward-thinking, innovative individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better.
Girl Scouts has been equipping girls to achieve their full potential more than 100 years-and today, Girl Scouts stands as the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with 2.5 million members across the nation and around the globe.
At Girl Scouts of Colorado, we serve more than 20,000 members and we believe all girls should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and all girls have the power to change the world.
GSCO celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People from other historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Here's your opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in girls' lives and in the world!
You will be joining a supportive and flexible work environment with team members who work together to champion girl ambition. We are on a mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. The right candidate won't just be promoting a program. Their work will impact and change future generations!
DreamLab Program Coordinator:
Girl Scouts of Colorado is seeking an enthusiastic and detailed-orientated individual to coordinate programmatic experiences at the Girl Scout DreamLab (Denver, CO). The ideal candidate will delight in coordinating the many complex details of programs and events. This role will spend the majority of its time directly engaging with youth, specifically girls.
On-site evening and weekend hours are required, the typical work week is Wednesday - Sunday 11 am - 7 pm.
To learn more about the DreamLab, check this out: Girl Scouts of Colorado DreamLab Announcement
Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate program for youth in the DreamLab
Coordinate, organize details of, and implement programmatic experiences for all audiences, including partner events, evening programs, openings, and other events.
Generate program reports and conduct pre-and post-program surveys.
Conduct DreamLab program training for Girl Scouts of Colorado staff and volunteers.
Develop and implement new experience-based programming that meets organizational and DreamLab specific strategic goals.
Create program curriculum, project timelines, run of shows, and collaboration checklists.
Maintain a calendar of daily programmatic opportunities for DreamLab visitors.
Identify gaps in DreamLab program calendar.
Support delivery of partner programming in DreamLab
Create an inclusive space through program offerings that welcome the community.
Communicate with GSCO's program and membership teams, community partners, and stakeholders to determine local programmatic needs specific to GSCO's membership.
Manage and track program expenses.
Create and manage program area budget.
Provide exceptional internal and external customer service that assists in the achievement of the organization's mission.
Ensure Girl Scouting is open and available to all girls and adults by consistent delivery of the Girl Scout message of pluralism and diversity throughout the community.
Embrace diversity and inclusiveness by contributing to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in the council as a whole and between employees and volunteers.
Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and Girl Scouts.
Collaborate with other DreamLab-focused staff positions to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of program.
Work with the Marketing Department to elevate the messaging and programming at the DreamLab.
Collaborate with local membership team to support member engagement and member recruitment activities at the DreamLab.
Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and within each community served.
Required competencies:
Must possess the ability to solve problems using knowledge and skills, as well as general precedents and practices.
Must be willing to follow precedents and procedures as directed by supervisor/manager.
Must set priorities and organize work within general guidelines as established by supervisor/manager.
Must possess the ability to gather, collate, and/or classify information about data, people, or things.
Must have the ability to determine time, place, and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data.
Must have the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously.
Must have the ability to exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or jointly arrive at decisions, conclusions, solutions, or solve disputes.
Must be skilled in communicating with people to convey or exchange information, including giving/receiving assignments and/or directions.
Must be knowledgeable in how to teach subject matter to others, or training others through explanation, demonstration, and supervised practice; or making recommendations on the basis of technical disciplines.
Must have the ability to work with and retain sensitive and/or confidential information while understanding and ensuring that it is only shared with those who are privy to such information.
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with employees, volunteers, customers, and vendors verbally and nonverbally both in person and in writing.
Educational or Formal Training:
No formal educational requirements
Experience:
3+ years in event management, preferred.
3+ years in program logistics, preferred.
3+ years in program planning, preferred.
Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid and current license to operate a standard motor vehicle
Must pass all required background & motor vehicle record checks
Must be fluent in speaking, reading, & writing English
Desired to be fluent in speaking, reading, & writing Spanish
Salary:
This position pays a range of $22.12-23.56 hourly
Benefits:
Health Insurance (93% Employer Paid for Employee Coverage)
Dental Insurance (76% Employer Paid for Employee Coverage)
Vision Insurance - Optional
Short Term Disability - 100% Employer Paid
Long Term Disability - 100% Employer Paid
Life Insurance - Fully paid by GSCO, 2x annual salary up to $300,000
Accidental Death and Dismemberment - Fully paid by GSCO, 2x annual salary up to $300,000
Optional Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Children)- Employee paid - for additional employee coverage and dependents
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
Employee Assistance Program - 100% Employer Paid
403(b) Retirement Plan - GSCO matches 100% of employee contribution up to 2% of pay
Vacation - Employees accrue 10 vacation days per year
Sick Leave - Employees earn one day per month
Holidays - 10 scheduled holidays per year
Office Closures - 4 Weeks of Paid Office Closures (Week of Independence Day; Thanksgiving Week; Winter Holiday of two weeks)
Most positions have the ability to work a remote/office hybrid schedule.
Girl Scouts of Colorado celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People from historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GSCO is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GSCO are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate. GSCO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://girlscoutsco.workbrightats.com/jobs/934846-286147.html
Mar 01, 2023
Full time
GSCO celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People from historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Girl Scouts of Colorado offers amazing opportunities for talented, forward-thinking, innovative individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better.
Girl Scouts has been equipping girls to achieve their full potential more than 100 years-and today, Girl Scouts stands as the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with 2.5 million members across the nation and around the globe.
At Girl Scouts of Colorado, we serve more than 20,000 members and we believe all girls should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and all girls have the power to change the world.
GSCO celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People from other historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Here's your opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in girls' lives and in the world!
You will be joining a supportive and flexible work environment with team members who work together to champion girl ambition. We are on a mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. The right candidate won't just be promoting a program. Their work will impact and change future generations!
DreamLab Program Coordinator:
Girl Scouts of Colorado is seeking an enthusiastic and detailed-orientated individual to coordinate programmatic experiences at the Girl Scout DreamLab (Denver, CO). The ideal candidate will delight in coordinating the many complex details of programs and events. This role will spend the majority of its time directly engaging with youth, specifically girls.
On-site evening and weekend hours are required, the typical work week is Wednesday - Sunday 11 am - 7 pm.
To learn more about the DreamLab, check this out: Girl Scouts of Colorado DreamLab Announcement
Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate program for youth in the DreamLab
Coordinate, organize details of, and implement programmatic experiences for all audiences, including partner events, evening programs, openings, and other events.
Generate program reports and conduct pre-and post-program surveys.
Conduct DreamLab program training for Girl Scouts of Colorado staff and volunteers.
Develop and implement new experience-based programming that meets organizational and DreamLab specific strategic goals.
Create program curriculum, project timelines, run of shows, and collaboration checklists.
Maintain a calendar of daily programmatic opportunities for DreamLab visitors.
Identify gaps in DreamLab program calendar.
Support delivery of partner programming in DreamLab
Create an inclusive space through program offerings that welcome the community.
Communicate with GSCO's program and membership teams, community partners, and stakeholders to determine local programmatic needs specific to GSCO's membership.
Manage and track program expenses.
Create and manage program area budget.
Provide exceptional internal and external customer service that assists in the achievement of the organization's mission.
Ensure Girl Scouting is open and available to all girls and adults by consistent delivery of the Girl Scout message of pluralism and diversity throughout the community.
Embrace diversity and inclusiveness by contributing to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in the council as a whole and between employees and volunteers.
Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and Girl Scouts.
Collaborate with other DreamLab-focused staff positions to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of program.
Work with the Marketing Department to elevate the messaging and programming at the DreamLab.
Collaborate with local membership team to support member engagement and member recruitment activities at the DreamLab.
Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and within each community served.
Required competencies:
Must possess the ability to solve problems using knowledge and skills, as well as general precedents and practices.
Must be willing to follow precedents and procedures as directed by supervisor/manager.
Must set priorities and organize work within general guidelines as established by supervisor/manager.
Must possess the ability to gather, collate, and/or classify information about data, people, or things.
Must have the ability to determine time, place, and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data.
Must have the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously.
Must have the ability to exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or jointly arrive at decisions, conclusions, solutions, or solve disputes.
Must be skilled in communicating with people to convey or exchange information, including giving/receiving assignments and/or directions.
Must be knowledgeable in how to teach subject matter to others, or training others through explanation, demonstration, and supervised practice; or making recommendations on the basis of technical disciplines.
Must have the ability to work with and retain sensitive and/or confidential information while understanding and ensuring that it is only shared with those who are privy to such information.
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with employees, volunteers, customers, and vendors verbally and nonverbally both in person and in writing.
Educational or Formal Training:
No formal educational requirements
Experience:
3+ years in event management, preferred.
3+ years in program logistics, preferred.
3+ years in program planning, preferred.
Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid and current license to operate a standard motor vehicle
Must pass all required background & motor vehicle record checks
Must be fluent in speaking, reading, & writing English
Desired to be fluent in speaking, reading, & writing Spanish
Salary:
This position pays a range of $22.12-23.56 hourly
Benefits:
Health Insurance (93% Employer Paid for Employee Coverage)
Dental Insurance (76% Employer Paid for Employee Coverage)
Vision Insurance - Optional
Short Term Disability - 100% Employer Paid
Long Term Disability - 100% Employer Paid
Life Insurance - Fully paid by GSCO, 2x annual salary up to $300,000
Accidental Death and Dismemberment - Fully paid by GSCO, 2x annual salary up to $300,000
Optional Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Children)- Employee paid - for additional employee coverage and dependents
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
Employee Assistance Program - 100% Employer Paid
403(b) Retirement Plan - GSCO matches 100% of employee contribution up to 2% of pay
Vacation - Employees accrue 10 vacation days per year
Sick Leave - Employees earn one day per month
Holidays - 10 scheduled holidays per year
Office Closures - 4 Weeks of Paid Office Closures (Week of Independence Day; Thanksgiving Week; Winter Holiday of two weeks)
Most positions have the ability to work a remote/office hybrid schedule.
Girl Scouts of Colorado celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People from historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GSCO is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GSCO are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate. GSCO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://girlscoutsco.workbrightats.com/jobs/934846-286147.html
Maryland Transit Advocate Job Description
Coalition for Smarter Growth
Title: Maryland Transit Advocate
Location: Currently remote (*see below for note about office location)
Job Classification: Full Time - Non Exempt
Supervisor: Cheryl Cort, Policy Director
About the Coalition for Smarter Growth:
The Coalition for Smarter Growth is the leading organization in the Washington, D.C. region dedicated to making the case for smart growth. For 25 years, CSG has advocated for walkable, bikeable, inclusive, and transit-oriented communities as the most sustainable and equitable way for the Washington, D.C. region to grow and provide opportunities for all. Read more about our organization at smartergrowth.net .
Your Role:
Do you have a passion for advocacy, transit, and making a difference in your community? Do you love connecting with people and building relationships that can make change happen? Are you ready to use these skills to strengthen a movement for more sustainable, equitable transportation investments in the state of Maryland?
Our small but mighty team is looking for a Maryland Transit Advocate to help win major state transit investments, particularly in Prince George’s County, an up-and-coming majority Black and Black-led locality. CSG’s advocacy goals for Prince George’s include securing state-level funding for improved, equitable bus transit and to support walkable, transit-oriented development at the county’s 15 Metrorail stations and 11 Purple Line light rail stations.
We’re looking for an individual with skills in relationship-building, clear and effective writing, and advocacy and organizing. We seek dedication to advancing smart growth, an ability to manage multiple projects, creative thinking and open-mindedness, and who can be an integral part of our winning team.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as an ambassador for the Coalition for Smarter Growth with local officials, community and business leaders, residents, and activists
Build alliances with labor, environmental, social justice, and forward-looking industry groups to win transit and transit access investments
Support and help build CSG partnerships in the Maryland statewide effort to direct federal and state transportation funds to equitable and green transit investments that reduce CO2 emissions and toxic pollutants, while improving access to jobs and other opportunities
Strengthen RISE Prince George’s and nurture activists to take on leadership roles for this CSG-supported, county-based group, which advocates for better bus service, safer access to transit by walking and bicycling, and more walkable, equitable transit-oriented communities (see our 2022 Platform )
Cultivate new transit and smart growth supporters in Prince George’s County through grassroots outreach and coalition building
Organize educational and campaign events such as walking tours, educational forums, press conferences, decision-maker briefings, advocates meetings, and volunteer gatherings (virtual and in-person, depending on pandemic safety assessment)
Research, develop, and execute strategies for new and ongoing transit, sustainable transportation, and smart growth campaigns
Track relevant transit, smart growth and transportation issues at the county and state level
Work with CSG staff to craft compelling testimony, email alerts, and blog posts
Communicate and build relationships with relevant local and regional press members to ensure coverage and incorporation of sustainable transportation and smart growth issues in news media
Pitching in as needed: because we're a small office, we all help with big events, administrative tasks, fundraising, and the random stuff that just comes up
Qualifications
This is a position that uses a wide range of skills, but candidates possessing 75% or more of the following qualifications should apply:
Demonstrated and enthusiastic dedication to smart growth principles central to CSG’s mission, including increasing transit access and creating walkable, inclusive communities
2-3 years of experience in advocacy, community organizing, and/or political campaigns
Experience building and maintaining diverse coalitions or direct experience working with underserved communities
Knowledge of Maryland politics, with a particular focus on Prince George’s County
Familiarity with the legislative process, particularly at the county and state level in Maryland
Experience and knowledge of bus transit, streets designed for safe walking and bicycling, and land use and transportation planning
Creative thinking and a pragmatic approach to organizing
Ability to quickly digest and distill complicated information
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfort speaking in front of large groups, leading meetings, and working with diverse stakeholders
Ability to work with and manage different personalities and backgrounds
A self-starter and solutions-oriented work attitude
Spanish language proficiency or fluency is a plus
Working with the CSG team, we are looking for a team member with these qualities:
Ability to engage with colleagues in a collaborative way.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to take direction from and work closely with supervisors and senior staff. This position reports to the Policy Director and also works closely with the Maryland Advocacy Manager.
Ability to manage shifting priorities and an unpredictable legislative process in a very fast-paced office.
Desire and ability to connect with our communities – members, donors, volunteers, expert guides/speakers, and event attendees.
Willingness to work occasional weeknights and Saturdays.
Compensation
This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position. Salary range is $27.50 to $33 per hour ($57,200-$68,640) and negotiable within the posted range, depending on qualifications and experience.
Employee Benefits:
CSG, through its parent organization The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) , offers an outstanding and robust benefits package including:
Two health plan options, (PEC pays 83% of the premium under the employee-only plan and 73% of the premium for added dependents based on HAS plan rates)
Dental and Vision insurance plans
Short & Long Term Disability, Group Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity insurances - all premiums 100% paid by PEC
Health Savings Account (with employer match up to $750 per year) or Flexible Spending Accounts (health & dependent)
403(b) pension plan with up to 6% employer contribution (3% automatic and 3% match) after 1 year of service with 100% vesting from day one
12 paid holidays
Longevity-based paid leave (PTO) of 15-24 days per year, accrued by pay period
1 day per year of paid leave to volunteer
Longevity-based Salary Continuation Leave for employee or family illness, 2 to 8 weeks every 24 months
Paid Bereavement, Jury Duty and Military Service Training leave
Cell Phone Reimbursement up to $75 per month
Travel Expense Reimbursement
Hybrid work environment and Flexible Work Schedules
Professional Development training and/or education support
Payment for relevant licenses & professional membership fees
*Office Location
CSG has operated virtually since the pandemic, and is evaluating options for shared office space we could secure once we deem it appropriate. Due to the subject matter, is it important that the candidate lives in or is willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C. region. Reasonable proximity to the District of Columbia and Prince George’s County, Maryland is advantageous. Periodic evening and weekend work is required and matched with reasonable flexibility during the week.
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@smartergrowth.net with “Maryland Transit Advocate” in the subject line. In your application materials, let us know where you learned about the position. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
The Coalition for Smarter Growth is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. helps build the competencies and knowledge of our organization. Diversity of experience and skills, combined with passion, is key to our organizational identity.
Read our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) statement.
Aug 23, 2022
Full time
Maryland Transit Advocate Job Description
Coalition for Smarter Growth
Title: Maryland Transit Advocate
Location: Currently remote (*see below for note about office location)
Job Classification: Full Time - Non Exempt
Supervisor: Cheryl Cort, Policy Director
About the Coalition for Smarter Growth:
The Coalition for Smarter Growth is the leading organization in the Washington, D.C. region dedicated to making the case for smart growth. For 25 years, CSG has advocated for walkable, bikeable, inclusive, and transit-oriented communities as the most sustainable and equitable way for the Washington, D.C. region to grow and provide opportunities for all. Read more about our organization at smartergrowth.net .
Your Role:
Do you have a passion for advocacy, transit, and making a difference in your community? Do you love connecting with people and building relationships that can make change happen? Are you ready to use these skills to strengthen a movement for more sustainable, equitable transportation investments in the state of Maryland?
Our small but mighty team is looking for a Maryland Transit Advocate to help win major state transit investments, particularly in Prince George’s County, an up-and-coming majority Black and Black-led locality. CSG’s advocacy goals for Prince George’s include securing state-level funding for improved, equitable bus transit and to support walkable, transit-oriented development at the county’s 15 Metrorail stations and 11 Purple Line light rail stations.
We’re looking for an individual with skills in relationship-building, clear and effective writing, and advocacy and organizing. We seek dedication to advancing smart growth, an ability to manage multiple projects, creative thinking and open-mindedness, and who can be an integral part of our winning team.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as an ambassador for the Coalition for Smarter Growth with local officials, community and business leaders, residents, and activists
Build alliances with labor, environmental, social justice, and forward-looking industry groups to win transit and transit access investments
Support and help build CSG partnerships in the Maryland statewide effort to direct federal and state transportation funds to equitable and green transit investments that reduce CO2 emissions and toxic pollutants, while improving access to jobs and other opportunities
Strengthen RISE Prince George’s and nurture activists to take on leadership roles for this CSG-supported, county-based group, which advocates for better bus service, safer access to transit by walking and bicycling, and more walkable, equitable transit-oriented communities (see our 2022 Platform )
Cultivate new transit and smart growth supporters in Prince George’s County through grassroots outreach and coalition building
Organize educational and campaign events such as walking tours, educational forums, press conferences, decision-maker briefings, advocates meetings, and volunteer gatherings (virtual and in-person, depending on pandemic safety assessment)
Research, develop, and execute strategies for new and ongoing transit, sustainable transportation, and smart growth campaigns
Track relevant transit, smart growth and transportation issues at the county and state level
Work with CSG staff to craft compelling testimony, email alerts, and blog posts
Communicate and build relationships with relevant local and regional press members to ensure coverage and incorporation of sustainable transportation and smart growth issues in news media
Pitching in as needed: because we're a small office, we all help with big events, administrative tasks, fundraising, and the random stuff that just comes up
Qualifications
This is a position that uses a wide range of skills, but candidates possessing 75% or more of the following qualifications should apply:
Demonstrated and enthusiastic dedication to smart growth principles central to CSG’s mission, including increasing transit access and creating walkable, inclusive communities
2-3 years of experience in advocacy, community organizing, and/or political campaigns
Experience building and maintaining diverse coalitions or direct experience working with underserved communities
Knowledge of Maryland politics, with a particular focus on Prince George’s County
Familiarity with the legislative process, particularly at the county and state level in Maryland
Experience and knowledge of bus transit, streets designed for safe walking and bicycling, and land use and transportation planning
Creative thinking and a pragmatic approach to organizing
Ability to quickly digest and distill complicated information
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfort speaking in front of large groups, leading meetings, and working with diverse stakeholders
Ability to work with and manage different personalities and backgrounds
A self-starter and solutions-oriented work attitude
Spanish language proficiency or fluency is a plus
Working with the CSG team, we are looking for a team member with these qualities:
Ability to engage with colleagues in a collaborative way.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to take direction from and work closely with supervisors and senior staff. This position reports to the Policy Director and also works closely with the Maryland Advocacy Manager.
Ability to manage shifting priorities and an unpredictable legislative process in a very fast-paced office.
Desire and ability to connect with our communities – members, donors, volunteers, expert guides/speakers, and event attendees.
Willingness to work occasional weeknights and Saturdays.
Compensation
This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position. Salary range is $27.50 to $33 per hour ($57,200-$68,640) and negotiable within the posted range, depending on qualifications and experience.
Employee Benefits:
CSG, through its parent organization The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) , offers an outstanding and robust benefits package including:
Two health plan options, (PEC pays 83% of the premium under the employee-only plan and 73% of the premium for added dependents based on HAS plan rates)
Dental and Vision insurance plans
Short & Long Term Disability, Group Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity insurances - all premiums 100% paid by PEC
Health Savings Account (with employer match up to $750 per year) or Flexible Spending Accounts (health & dependent)
403(b) pension plan with up to 6% employer contribution (3% automatic and 3% match) after 1 year of service with 100% vesting from day one
12 paid holidays
Longevity-based paid leave (PTO) of 15-24 days per year, accrued by pay period
1 day per year of paid leave to volunteer
Longevity-based Salary Continuation Leave for employee or family illness, 2 to 8 weeks every 24 months
Paid Bereavement, Jury Duty and Military Service Training leave
Cell Phone Reimbursement up to $75 per month
Travel Expense Reimbursement
Hybrid work environment and Flexible Work Schedules
Professional Development training and/or education support
Payment for relevant licenses & professional membership fees
*Office Location
CSG has operated virtually since the pandemic, and is evaluating options for shared office space we could secure once we deem it appropriate. Due to the subject matter, is it important that the candidate lives in or is willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C. region. Reasonable proximity to the District of Columbia and Prince George’s County, Maryland is advantageous. Periodic evening and weekend work is required and matched with reasonable flexibility during the week.
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@smartergrowth.net with “Maryland Transit Advocate” in the subject line. In your application materials, let us know where you learned about the position. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
The Coalition for Smarter Growth is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. helps build the competencies and knowledge of our organization. Diversity of experience and skills, combined with passion, is key to our organizational identity.
Read our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) statement.
Job Summary
The City of Bellevue is a dynamic, international and multicultural, future-focused, diversity-driven, high-performing city. The city invests in its employees and encourages and rewards employee growth and development. We build on our commonalities and our differences. Bellevue is noted for its diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. Livability.com ranked Bellevue number 14 on its 2015 Top 100 Best Places to Live.
As Bellevue has shifted from a small suburb to a burgeoning city, there has been a necessary increase in work, focus, policy development, and regional collaboration on human services, as the portion of our population who are homeless, low- or moderate-income, and facing other crises requiring human services support has multiplied. Bellevue’s role in human services is defined as planner, funder, and convener to ensure that the basic survival needs of residents are met, support systems are in place, and that low- and moderate-income people are provided opportunities to succeed.
This position is responsible for managing the Human Services Division in developing and implementing city-wide and region-wide human service plans. This requires collaboration with other city departments, the Human Services Commission, regional jurisdictions, and the public. Responsible for supervising, assigning, leading, motivating, and reviewing the work of up to 9 staff, including human services planners and coordinators, contract coordinator, administrative staff, and a home repair specialist. Oversees more than an average of $10 million per year in human services contracts. Performs advanced research, analysis, interpretation, and development of plans and policies related to the mission of the Human Services Division. Provides strategic thinking on a regional perspective in support of the department’s and city’s human services work.
If you have a passion for your community and want to make a positive impact, then join us as our Human Services Manager.
**This position was reposted on 11/22/21.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides strategic guidance and expertise to the city’s work on Human Services, including data research and analysis, cross-departmental collaboration, regional collaboration with other jurisdictions (Eastside providers, King County, King County Regional Homelessness Authority) and regional human services providers (e.g., shelters, food providers, behavioral health providers). This includes:
Providing vision, leadership, and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans for human services.
Coordinating division activities with other departments, jurisdictions and agencies as needed.
Providing professional planning and human services advice to supervisors and other officials.
Oversees a team of professional staff who monitor and provide technical assistance for more than $10m in contracts, are responsible for the Bellevue Human Services Needs Assessment, oversee CDBG funds as the only Eastside entitlement city, oversee the pooled contracts for the majority of Eastside jurisdictions, and operate the only Eastside Home Repair Program. Staff also serve on cross-departmental and regional teams providing subject matter expertise. This includes:
Determining work procedures, preparing work schedules, and expediting workflow.
Studying and standardizing procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Managing and supervising human services activities to achieve goals within available resources.
Planning and organizing workloads and staff assignments.
Hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned staff.
Reviewing progress and directing changes as needed.
Assuring effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
Issuing written and oral instructions.
Assigning duties and examines work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
Developing guidelines and standards for staff.
Conducting performance reviews and mentoring staff.
Being accountable for all projects reviewed and approved and other work performed by team members.
Public engagement and presentations, occurring during the day and evening, including to the Human Services Commission, Public Hearings, and City Council. This includes:
Making private and public presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public, and participates in regional forums.
Communicating official plans, policies, and procedures to staff and the general public.
Oversees and manages a budget that contains both internal spending and more than an average of $10m per year in external contracts that impact the entire region. This includes:
Preparing annual budget requests.
Assuring that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within timeline/budget.
Performing cost control activities, monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control and prepares annual budget requests.
Ensuring effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
Systemic Equity review and improvements: works internally and regionally to assess practices, policies, and funding related to human services to ensure equity and anti-racism are centered. This includes:
Meeting with regional partners including jurisdictions and providers to review funding processes and policies
Facilitating cross-jurisdiction training for Human Services Commission on equity and funding with equity.
Data Gathering, Analysis and Policy Recommendations: division conducts Bellevue’s Human Services Needs Assessment, provides recommendations to Council, CMO and other departments on human services policy decisions and strategy. This includes:
Gathering, interpreting, and preparing data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
Compiling and analyzing demographic data, service outputs, and service outcome data.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Works under the general supervision of Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services.
Exercises supervision over Human Services Staff either directly or through subordinate supervisors, as assigned.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of federal, state, county and local human/social service organizations, programs and services, funding sources and applicable laws and regulations.
Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration.
Knowledge of principles and practices of program planning and evaluation. Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and personnel administration. Ability to evaluate program performance(s) in relation to human service needs.
Ability to develop human service plans and strategy documents.
Ability to communicate orally in the English language with customers, clients, and the public using a telephone, and in group and face-to-face, one-to-one settings.
Ability to produce planning and other documents written in the English language using proper sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Ability to comprehend, analyze and make inferences from written material. Ability to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
Ability to observe, compare or monitor data to determine compliance with contractual requirements.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to review or check the work products of others to ensure conformance to standards.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, social work, social/human sciences, or other related field. Master’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
5 years experience directing or leading staff. 10+ years preferred.
Five or more years of progressively responsible related experience in the management of community and social services. 10+ years preferred.
Knowledge and experience of human service funding processes, including experience with federal funds.
Demonstrated commitment to equitable and anti-racist practices in human services, and expertise in leading others in equitable anti-racist practices and systems change.
Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Other
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.
For further information about this position, please contact Toni Esparza via email at tesparza@bellevuewa.gov or at 425-452-5379 . For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.
At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and being a part of the community vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of honesty, accountability and commitment to service, and take pride in the work they do. You'll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exiting place to work, live, and explore. Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at 425-452-6838. Bellevue is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to the health and safety of its employees. The work associated with this position may be performed remotely, either full-time or part-time, in compliance with the Governor's Safe Start guidance and the department's telework agreement. There may be situations where the employee is required to physically report to city facilities. Employees reporting to work onsite need to follow safety precautions and procedures as required by the city. ** Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.**
Nov 22, 2021
Full time
Job Summary
The City of Bellevue is a dynamic, international and multicultural, future-focused, diversity-driven, high-performing city. The city invests in its employees and encourages and rewards employee growth and development. We build on our commonalities and our differences. Bellevue is noted for its diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. Livability.com ranked Bellevue number 14 on its 2015 Top 100 Best Places to Live.
As Bellevue has shifted from a small suburb to a burgeoning city, there has been a necessary increase in work, focus, policy development, and regional collaboration on human services, as the portion of our population who are homeless, low- or moderate-income, and facing other crises requiring human services support has multiplied. Bellevue’s role in human services is defined as planner, funder, and convener to ensure that the basic survival needs of residents are met, support systems are in place, and that low- and moderate-income people are provided opportunities to succeed.
This position is responsible for managing the Human Services Division in developing and implementing city-wide and region-wide human service plans. This requires collaboration with other city departments, the Human Services Commission, regional jurisdictions, and the public. Responsible for supervising, assigning, leading, motivating, and reviewing the work of up to 9 staff, including human services planners and coordinators, contract coordinator, administrative staff, and a home repair specialist. Oversees more than an average of $10 million per year in human services contracts. Performs advanced research, analysis, interpretation, and development of plans and policies related to the mission of the Human Services Division. Provides strategic thinking on a regional perspective in support of the department’s and city’s human services work.
If you have a passion for your community and want to make a positive impact, then join us as our Human Services Manager.
**This position was reposted on 11/22/21.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides strategic guidance and expertise to the city’s work on Human Services, including data research and analysis, cross-departmental collaboration, regional collaboration with other jurisdictions (Eastside providers, King County, King County Regional Homelessness Authority) and regional human services providers (e.g., shelters, food providers, behavioral health providers). This includes:
Providing vision, leadership, and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans for human services.
Coordinating division activities with other departments, jurisdictions and agencies as needed.
Providing professional planning and human services advice to supervisors and other officials.
Oversees a team of professional staff who monitor and provide technical assistance for more than $10m in contracts, are responsible for the Bellevue Human Services Needs Assessment, oversee CDBG funds as the only Eastside entitlement city, oversee the pooled contracts for the majority of Eastside jurisdictions, and operate the only Eastside Home Repair Program. Staff also serve on cross-departmental and regional teams providing subject matter expertise. This includes:
Determining work procedures, preparing work schedules, and expediting workflow.
Studying and standardizing procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Managing and supervising human services activities to achieve goals within available resources.
Planning and organizing workloads and staff assignments.
Hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned staff.
Reviewing progress and directing changes as needed.
Assuring effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
Issuing written and oral instructions.
Assigning duties and examines work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
Developing guidelines and standards for staff.
Conducting performance reviews and mentoring staff.
Being accountable for all projects reviewed and approved and other work performed by team members.
Public engagement and presentations, occurring during the day and evening, including to the Human Services Commission, Public Hearings, and City Council. This includes:
Making private and public presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public, and participates in regional forums.
Communicating official plans, policies, and procedures to staff and the general public.
Oversees and manages a budget that contains both internal spending and more than an average of $10m per year in external contracts that impact the entire region. This includes:
Preparing annual budget requests.
Assuring that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within timeline/budget.
Performing cost control activities, monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control and prepares annual budget requests.
Ensuring effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
Systemic Equity review and improvements: works internally and regionally to assess practices, policies, and funding related to human services to ensure equity and anti-racism are centered. This includes:
Meeting with regional partners including jurisdictions and providers to review funding processes and policies
Facilitating cross-jurisdiction training for Human Services Commission on equity and funding with equity.
Data Gathering, Analysis and Policy Recommendations: division conducts Bellevue’s Human Services Needs Assessment, provides recommendations to Council, CMO and other departments on human services policy decisions and strategy. This includes:
Gathering, interpreting, and preparing data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
Compiling and analyzing demographic data, service outputs, and service outcome data.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Works under the general supervision of Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services.
Exercises supervision over Human Services Staff either directly or through subordinate supervisors, as assigned.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of federal, state, county and local human/social service organizations, programs and services, funding sources and applicable laws and regulations.
Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration.
Knowledge of principles and practices of program planning and evaluation. Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and personnel administration. Ability to evaluate program performance(s) in relation to human service needs.
Ability to develop human service plans and strategy documents.
Ability to communicate orally in the English language with customers, clients, and the public using a telephone, and in group and face-to-face, one-to-one settings.
Ability to produce planning and other documents written in the English language using proper sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Ability to comprehend, analyze and make inferences from written material. Ability to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
Ability to observe, compare or monitor data to determine compliance with contractual requirements.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to review or check the work products of others to ensure conformance to standards.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, social work, social/human sciences, or other related field. Master’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
5 years experience directing or leading staff. 10+ years preferred.
Five or more years of progressively responsible related experience in the management of community and social services. 10+ years preferred.
Knowledge and experience of human service funding processes, including experience with federal funds.
Demonstrated commitment to equitable and anti-racist practices in human services, and expertise in leading others in equitable anti-racist practices and systems change.
Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Other
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.
For further information about this position, please contact Toni Esparza via email at tesparza@bellevuewa.gov or at 425-452-5379 . For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.
At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and being a part of the community vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of honesty, accountability and commitment to service, and take pride in the work they do. You'll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exiting place to work, live, and explore. Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at 425-452-6838. Bellevue is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to the health and safety of its employees. The work associated with this position may be performed remotely, either full-time or part-time, in compliance with the Governor's Safe Start guidance and the department's telework agreement. There may be situations where the employee is required to physically report to city facilities. Employees reporting to work onsite need to follow safety precautions and procedures as required by the city. ** Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.**
The City of Bellevue is a dynamic, international and multicultural, future-focused, diversity-driven, high-performing city. The city invests in its employees and encourages and rewards employee growth and development. We build on our commonalities and our differences. Bellevue is noted for its diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. Livability.com ranked Bellevue number 14 on its 2015 Top 100 Best Places to Live.
As Bellevue has shifted from a small suburb to a burgeoning city, there has been a necessary increase in work, focus, policy development, and regional collaboration on human services, as the portion of our population who are homeless, low- or moderate-income, and facing other crises requiring human services support has multiplied. Bellevue’s role in human services is defined as planner, funder, and convener to ensure that the basic survival needs of residents are met, support systems are in place, and that low- and moderate-income people are provided opportunities to succeed.
This position is responsible for managing the Human Services Division in developing and implementing city-wide and region-wide human service plans. This requires collaboration with other city departments, the Human Services Commission, regional jurisdictions, and the public. Responsible for supervising, assigning, leading, motivating, and reviewing the work of up to 9 staff, including human services planners and coordinators, contract coordinator, administrative staff, and a home repair specialist. Oversees more than an average of $10 million per year in human services contracts. Performs advanced research, analysis, interpretation, and development of plans and policies related to the mission of the Human Services Division. Provides strategic thinking on a regional perspective in support of the department’s and city’s human services work.
If you have a passion for your community and want to make a positive impact, then join us as our Human Services Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides strategic guidance and expertise to the city’s work on Human Services, including data research and analysis, cross-departmental collaboration, regional collaboration with other jurisdictions (Eastside providers, King County, King County Regional Homelessness Authority) and regional human services providers (e.g., shelters, food providers, behavioral health providers). This includes:
Providing vision, leadership, and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans for human services.
Coordinating division activities with other departments, jurisdictions and agencies as needed.
Providing professional planning and human services advice to supervisors and other officials.
Oversees a team of professional staff who monitor and provide technical assistance for more than $10m in contracts, are responsible for the Bellevue Human Services Needs Assessment, oversee CDBG funds as the only Eastside entitlement city, oversee the pooled contracts for the majority of Eastside jurisdictions, and operate the only Eastside Home Repair Program. Staff also serve on cross-departmental and regional teams providing subject matter expertise. This includes:
Determining work procedures, preparing work schedules, and expediting workflow.
Studying and standardizing procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Managing and supervising human services activities to achieve goals within available resources.
Planning and organizing workloads and staff assignments.
Hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned staff.
Reviewing progress and directing changes as needed.
Assuring effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
Issuing written and oral instructions.
Assigning duties and examines work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
Developing guidelines and standards for staff.
Conducting performance reviews and mentoring staff.
Being accountable for all projects reviewed and approved and other work performed by team members.
Public engagement and presentations, occurring during the day and evening, including to the Human Services Commission, Public Hearings, and City Council. This includes:
Making private and public presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public, and participates in regional forums.
Communicating official plans, policies, and procedures to staff and the general public.
Oversees and manages a budget that contains both internal spending and more than an average of $10m per year in external contracts that impact the entire region. This includes:
Preparing annual budget requests.
Assuring that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within timeline/budget.
Performing cost control activities, monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control and prepares annual budget requests.
Ensuring effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
Systemic Equity review and improvements: works internally and regionally to assess practices, policies, and funding related to human services to ensure equity and anti-racism are centered. This includes:
Meeting with regional partners including jurisdictions and providers to review funding processes and policies
Facilitating cross-jurisdiction training for Human Services Commission on equity and funding with equity.
Data Gathering, Analysis and Policy Recommendations: division conducts Bellevue’s Human Services Needs Assessment, provides recommendations to Council, CMO and other departments on human services policy decisions and strategy. This includes:
Gathering, interpreting, and preparing data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
Compiling and analyzing demographic data, service outputs, and service outcome data.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Works under the general supervision of Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services.
Exercises supervision over Human Services Staff either directly or through subordinate supervisors, as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of federal, state, county and local human/social service organizations, programs and services, funding sources and applicable laws and regulations.
Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration.
Knowledge of principles and practices of program planning and evaluation. Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and personnel administration. Ability to evaluate program performance(s) in relation to human service needs.
Ability to develop human service plans and strategy documents.
Ability to communicate orally in the English language with customers, clients, and the public using a telephone, and in group and face-to-face, one-to-one settings.
Ability to produce planning and other documents written in the English language using proper sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Ability to comprehend, analyze and make inferences from written material. Ability to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
Ability to observe, compare or monitor data to determine compliance with contractual requirements.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to review or check the work products of others to ensure conformance to standards.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, social work, social/human sciences, or other related field. Master’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
5 years experience directing or leading staff. 10+ years preferred.
Five or more years of progressively responsible related experience in the management of community and social services. 10+ years preferred.
Knowledge and experience of human service funding processes, including experience with federal funds.
Demonstrated commitment to equitable and anti-racist practices in human services, and expertise in leading others in equitable anti-racist practices and systems change.
Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.
For further information about this position, please contact Toni Esparza via email at tesparza@bellevuewa.gov or at 425-452-5379 . For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.
At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and being a part of the community vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of honesty, accountability and commitment to service, and take pride in the work they do. You'll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exiting place to work, live, and explore. Have we peaked your interest yet? Come join our team! All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at 425-452-6838. Bellevue is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to the health and safety of its employees. The work associated with this position may be performed remotely, either full-time or part-time, in compliance with the Governor's Safe Start guidance and the department's telework agreement. There may be situations where the employee is required to physically report to city facilities. Employees reporting to work onsite need to follow safety precautions and procedures as required by the city. ** Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.**
Oct 06, 2021
Full time
The City of Bellevue is a dynamic, international and multicultural, future-focused, diversity-driven, high-performing city. The city invests in its employees and encourages and rewards employee growth and development. We build on our commonalities and our differences. Bellevue is noted for its diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. Livability.com ranked Bellevue number 14 on its 2015 Top 100 Best Places to Live.
As Bellevue has shifted from a small suburb to a burgeoning city, there has been a necessary increase in work, focus, policy development, and regional collaboration on human services, as the portion of our population who are homeless, low- or moderate-income, and facing other crises requiring human services support has multiplied. Bellevue’s role in human services is defined as planner, funder, and convener to ensure that the basic survival needs of residents are met, support systems are in place, and that low- and moderate-income people are provided opportunities to succeed.
This position is responsible for managing the Human Services Division in developing and implementing city-wide and region-wide human service plans. This requires collaboration with other city departments, the Human Services Commission, regional jurisdictions, and the public. Responsible for supervising, assigning, leading, motivating, and reviewing the work of up to 9 staff, including human services planners and coordinators, contract coordinator, administrative staff, and a home repair specialist. Oversees more than an average of $10 million per year in human services contracts. Performs advanced research, analysis, interpretation, and development of plans and policies related to the mission of the Human Services Division. Provides strategic thinking on a regional perspective in support of the department’s and city’s human services work.
If you have a passion for your community and want to make a positive impact, then join us as our Human Services Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides strategic guidance and expertise to the city’s work on Human Services, including data research and analysis, cross-departmental collaboration, regional collaboration with other jurisdictions (Eastside providers, King County, King County Regional Homelessness Authority) and regional human services providers (e.g., shelters, food providers, behavioral health providers). This includes:
Providing vision, leadership, and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans for human services.
Coordinating division activities with other departments, jurisdictions and agencies as needed.
Providing professional planning and human services advice to supervisors and other officials.
Oversees a team of professional staff who monitor and provide technical assistance for more than $10m in contracts, are responsible for the Bellevue Human Services Needs Assessment, oversee CDBG funds as the only Eastside entitlement city, oversee the pooled contracts for the majority of Eastside jurisdictions, and operate the only Eastside Home Repair Program. Staff also serve on cross-departmental and regional teams providing subject matter expertise. This includes:
Determining work procedures, preparing work schedules, and expediting workflow.
Studying and standardizing procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Managing and supervising human services activities to achieve goals within available resources.
Planning and organizing workloads and staff assignments.
Hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned staff.
Reviewing progress and directing changes as needed.
Assuring effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
Issuing written and oral instructions.
Assigning duties and examines work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
Developing guidelines and standards for staff.
Conducting performance reviews and mentoring staff.
Being accountable for all projects reviewed and approved and other work performed by team members.
Public engagement and presentations, occurring during the day and evening, including to the Human Services Commission, Public Hearings, and City Council. This includes:
Making private and public presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public, and participates in regional forums.
Communicating official plans, policies, and procedures to staff and the general public.
Oversees and manages a budget that contains both internal spending and more than an average of $10m per year in external contracts that impact the entire region. This includes:
Preparing annual budget requests.
Assuring that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within timeline/budget.
Performing cost control activities, monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control and prepares annual budget requests.
Ensuring effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
Systemic Equity review and improvements: works internally and regionally to assess practices, policies, and funding related to human services to ensure equity and anti-racism are centered. This includes:
Meeting with regional partners including jurisdictions and providers to review funding processes and policies
Facilitating cross-jurisdiction training for Human Services Commission on equity and funding with equity.
Data Gathering, Analysis and Policy Recommendations: division conducts Bellevue’s Human Services Needs Assessment, provides recommendations to Council, CMO and other departments on human services policy decisions and strategy. This includes:
Gathering, interpreting, and preparing data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
Compiling and analyzing demographic data, service outputs, and service outcome data.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Works under the general supervision of Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services.
Exercises supervision over Human Services Staff either directly or through subordinate supervisors, as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of federal, state, county and local human/social service organizations, programs and services, funding sources and applicable laws and regulations.
Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration.
Knowledge of principles and practices of program planning and evaluation. Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and personnel administration. Ability to evaluate program performance(s) in relation to human service needs.
Ability to develop human service plans and strategy documents.
Ability to communicate orally in the English language with customers, clients, and the public using a telephone, and in group and face-to-face, one-to-one settings.
Ability to produce planning and other documents written in the English language using proper sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Ability to comprehend, analyze and make inferences from written material. Ability to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
Ability to observe, compare or monitor data to determine compliance with contractual requirements.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to review or check the work products of others to ensure conformance to standards.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, social work, social/human sciences, or other related field. Master’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
5 years experience directing or leading staff. 10+ years preferred.
Five or more years of progressively responsible related experience in the management of community and social services. 10+ years preferred.
Knowledge and experience of human service funding processes, including experience with federal funds.
Demonstrated commitment to equitable and anti-racist practices in human services, and expertise in leading others in equitable anti-racist practices and systems change.
Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.
For further information about this position, please contact Toni Esparza via email at tesparza@bellevuewa.gov or at 425-452-5379 . For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.
At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and being a part of the community vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of honesty, accountability and commitment to service, and take pride in the work they do. You'll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exiting place to work, live, and explore. Have we peaked your interest yet? Come join our team! All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at 425-452-6838. Bellevue is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to the health and safety of its employees. The work associated with this position may be performed remotely, either full-time or part-time, in compliance with the Governor's Safe Start guidance and the department's telework agreement. There may be situations where the employee is required to physically report to city facilities. Employees reporting to work onsite need to follow safety precautions and procedures as required by the city. ** Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.**