Homeless and Behavioral Health Program Coordinator - Community Services

  • Clark County
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Jan 07, 2021
Seasonal Government

Job Description

Job Summary

This position performs professional planning, administration, and coordination of high-profile projects and activities funded by Clark County and other public and private funders related to Homelessness and Behavioral Health.  This position will also have the lead to deliver results, plan, monitor, evaluate, administer and coordinate new programs and initiatives for recent or expected funding provided as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, as well as direct support of Department and County leadership efforts to coordinate resources and a holistic approach to homelessness and other systems such as behavioral health, law enforcement, housing, etc.   

This is an exempt 12-month Project position funded through December 31, 2021 that reports to the Program Manager of Community, Housing and Development in the Department of Community Services.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

  • The successful candidate will likely have a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, social work or a closely related field (Master’s degree is highly desirable) and at least two years of experience in public sector contract management especially homeless and housing programs, grant administration, project management or a related field.

 The ideal candidate will have the following strengths: 

  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local funding sources and methods for homeless programs and behavioral health;
  • Knowledge of evidence-based best practices and intervention for both homeless programs and behavioral health, particularly coordination of care across both systems;
  • Experience preparing and presenting information to boards, elected officials, and other policy/decision making groups;
  • Experience providing complex technical assistance and implementing research-based best practices across homeless and behavioral health continuums.
  • Experience leading and facilitating program selection/Requests For Application (RFA) or Requests for Proposals (RFP);
  • Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills. Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities;
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships; and
  • Strong analytical, research and written communication skills.
  • All combinations of education, experience, and training that demonstrate the ability to perform the work will be considered.

An online application is required.  For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Salary Grade: M2.820 ($5,626.00 - $7,949.00) per month

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M2.820 ($5,626.00 - $7,949.00) per month