Job Details

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Director of Permanent Housing (Homelessness Services Administrator)

Alameda County Health is recruiting for a provisional* appointment:

DIRECTOR OF PERMANENT HOUSING (Homelessness Services Administrator)

$146,452.80-$177,756.80 Annually

Plus, an excellent benefits package!

Join our dynamic motivated and compassionate team!

This is a provisional recruitment.

Provisional Appointments

For a provisional appointment, a civil service exam is not required. However, to obtain a regular position, the appointee will need to compete successfully in a County Exam when open.

ABOUT US

Alameda County Health, Housing and Homelessness Services, serves to implement expanded services and support and lead the development of a strategic framework to address and work to end homelessness in Alameda County. Housing and Homelessness is working to build a robust, integrated, and coordinated system of homelessness and housing services, and to improve efficiency and coordination within HCSA and with external partners.

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The POSITION

Under general direction, provides leadership in developing, planning, organizing and directing the activities associated with the identification, development and operation of Coordinated Entry, Housing Services, or Clinical Services Divisions for residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including those with serious mental illness; establishes and integrates housing related plans and policies for the use of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Medi-Cal, and/or other homelessness funding; and performs other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This class is located in Housing and Homelessness Services (H&H) and reports to the Deputy Director or Director of H&H. Incumbents in this class are responsible for developing, organizing, and administering the full spectrum of homelessness services. The Homelessness Services Administrator collaborates with the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department, Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH), other County agencies/departments, and community organizations in policy development, formulation of goals, strategic planning, and management of funding related to its assigned area. This position oversees and directs, through subordinate supervisory and/or professional staff, the activities associated with identification, development, and operation of housing and related supportive services for residents at risk of or experiencing homelessness in Alameda County.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

NOTE

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Oversees and administers the activities associated with the identification, development and operation of housing and services for residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
2. Administers the implementation and integration of homelessness funding and is responsible for project identification and commitments of said funding in program settings.
3. Establishes methods and structure for managing funds consistent with federal and state funding source guidelines.
4. Oversees the coordination with other organizations, including County departments, community-based organizations, housing organizations and cities to identify potential program sites for services funded within OHCC.
5. Provides for the development and delivery of appropriate training for clients, family members, care providers and others in how to find, access, and retain appropriate housing and services.
6. Oversees the collection and dissemination of information related to housing and services availability.
7. Oversees the collection and annual publication of financial, services and outcome data regarding the performance of OHCC related investments, services and functions.
8. Represents OHCC at national, state, county and community meetings related to housing and homelessness; serves in leadership roles such as in the implementation of the County's Home Together Plan and other interagency initiatives as may arise from time to time.
9. Administers fund development and grant writing activities to financially support expanded availability of housing and services for people experiencing homelessness.
10. Develops and manages homelessness related contracts, grant applications, MOU's, financial applications, and RFI/RFP processes associated with expenditure of housing and services funding opportunities.
11. Ensures compliance with the funding regulatory requirements, and audits by the state/federal and/or other related regulatory requirements.
12. Supervises and coordinates regular meetings of staff assigned to OHCC programs and community service teams. Manages performance outcomes and facilitates information sharing and best practices.
13. Responsible for public presentations including briefings related to homelessness to the Director of Health Care Services Agency, the Board of Supervisors, and other local, state, and federal agencies.
14. Maintains knowledge of current trends in homelessness health and housing services and operations; participates in variety of professional committees and meetings.

Director of Permanent Housing (Homelessness Services Administrator)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university in Social Science, Public Health Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, City and Regional Planning or Public Policy or related field.

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of three (3) years' full-time administrative/management experience including planning and evaluation, budget oversight and personnel management experience in homelessness, housing programs or supported housing programs in an urban community and an at-risk population.

Substitution:

Additional experience may be substituted for the Master's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

HOW TO APPLY

Deadline: TBD

Please submit a County of Alameda Job Application, resume and cover letter to:

Tyler Clark, (HCSAJOBAPPS@ACGOV.ORG)

The application template is available online on Alameda County's Online Employment Center @

NEW USERS can click on "Fill out an application" to fill out an application template. Once the application is completed, candidates can click on the "Review" tab to "Print My Application" or "SAVE as PDF". AN ALAMEDA COUNTY JOB APPLICATION MUST BE EMAILED TO HCSAJOBAPPS@ACGOV.ORG TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

Alameda County HCSA is enriched with a diverse workforce. We believe the best way to deliver optimal programs and services to our communities is to hire and promote talents that are representative of the communities we serve. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive salary, employees also enjoy an attractive benefits package with the following elements:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical and Dental HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short and Long -Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
• Annual Cost of Living Adjustments as determined by bargaining units
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• May be eligible for up to $1,200 in annual County allowance

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• 4 Floating holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program
• Group Auto/Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Child Care Resources

*Benefit rates are dependent upon the management employee's represented or unrepresented classification.

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