Homeless Programs Specialist, Balance of State Continuum of Care - Hybrid

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　　Homeless Programs Specialist, Balance of State Continuum of Care - Hybrid

　　Salary

　　$56,028.00 - $72,840.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Statewide, CO

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　NAA-01923-01.2024

　　Department

　　Department of Local Affairs

　　Division

　　Division of Housing

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/29/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

　　FLSA

　　Determined by Position

　　FLSA Status

　　Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

　　Primary Physical Work Address

　　1313 Sherman St. Denver, CO 80203. This position is mostly a hybrid work position with as needed on-site visits with employee and stakeholder groups.

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Department Information

　　This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

　　This posting may fill other similar positions in the same class including some permanent regular and term-limited positions.

　　About the Colorado Department of Local Affairs

　　The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado’s approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs,” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.

　　Vision

　　The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building, strategic training, research, technical assistance, and funding to localities.

　　Mission

　　Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado’s communities

　　Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?

　　The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our community and are passionate about supporting our community. We value the diversity (https://youtu.be/eAPo-IRsOZU) t hat Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs.

　　In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:

　　Medical and dental plans (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits)

　　Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://www.copera.org/sites/default/files/documents/5-112a.pdf) plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans (https://www.copera.org/members/peraplus-401k457)

　　Employee wellness programs

　　Paid life insurance

　　Short and long-term disability coverage

　　11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

　　RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees

　　Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options

　　Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs%20)

　　Training opportunities

　　Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program.

　　Description of Job

　　The Division of Housing (DOH) partners with local communities to create housing opportunities for Coloradans who face the greatest challenges in accessing affordable, safe, and secure homes. DOH supports projects ranging from homelessness prevention to homeownership. Our work includes:

　　Increasing and preserving Colorado's inventory of affordable housing.

　　Managing rental assistance vouchers.

　　Creating and supporting collaborative approaches to end homelessness.

　　Regulating mobile home parks and the construction and installation of factory-built structures.

　　For more information visit the Division of Housing (https://cdola.colorado.gov/housing) .

　　Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI)

　　Division of Housing (DOH) Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI) works with local, state, and federal stakeholders to build, promote, and support collaborative approaches to make homelessness rare, brief, and one-time in Colorado. OHI’s vision is to advance solutions that combine affordable housing with accessible services so no one languishes in homelessness. OHI’s mission is to work with community partners to create a robust continuum of efficient and effective solutions that reduce and prevent instances of homelessness and ensure that every Coloradan has a safe place to call home.

　　Position Summary

　　Colorado Balance of State (BoS) Continuum of Care (CoC) is the federally recognized CoC for the Colorado BoS region, which is made up of 10 subregions, including 54 counties. The purpose of forming the BoS CoC was to combine efforts of multiple BoS communities and improve the ability of Colorado’s non-metro and rural counties to compete for funding. The mission of the BoS CoC is to coordinate the planning and implementation of a housing and services system that meets the needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness within the BoS region, with the ultimate goal of preventing and ending homelessness. Additionally, the BoS CoC is responsible for fulfilling the federal requirements outlined in the CoC Program Interim Rule at 24 CFR Part 578. The BoS CoC is one of four Colorado CoCs.

　　The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires each CoC to select a Collaborative Applicant to fulfill various responsibilities, including but not limited to submitting the CoC’s registration, facilitating the competition for CoC funds, preparing and submitting the Consolidated Application, applying for CoC planning funds, and additional responsibilities documented in the CoC’s Governance Charter. In 2023, the BoS CoC Governing Board selected the Division of Housing as the BoS CoC’s Collaborative Applicant. Additionally, the BoS CoC Governing Board selected the Division of Housing as the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Lead Agency. This Homeless Programs Specialist for the BoS CoC is primarily focused on the Division of Housing’s Collaborative Applicant duties.

　　Job Duties

　　The Homeless Programs Specialist, Balance of State (BoS) Continuum of Care (CoC) will report to the BoS CoC Program Manager. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

　　Facilitation, Communication, and Collaboration:

　　Implements and facilitates BoS CoC goals and strategies using a strengths-based and collaborative approach

　　Initiates and maintains relationships with non-profits, governments, technical assistance providers, lived experience advisory groups, CoC members, and others to implement best practices that end and prevent homelessness

　　Coordinates HUD’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the Point-in-Time Count, and other annual CoC activities

　　Represents the CoC in both one-on-one and group communications: facilitates committees, participates in meetings, prepares and delivers presentations, and responds to CoC inquiries

　　Collaborates with relevant committees, staff, and other CoC partners to strengthen the Coordinated Entry System and/or other processes

　　Researches, interprets, and updates partners about regulatory changes and requirements

　　Establishes and follows through on action steps to help the CoC and its partners meet goals and measure progress

　　Assists with communications, such as drafting website content, announcements, and newsletters

　　Program Management and Compliance:

　　Applies knowledge of federal CoC regulations and other governing documents to create processes that ensure CoC compliance

　　Remains up-to-date on HUD requirements, interprets federal and state requirements, and communicates to community stakeholders, as applicable

　　Directly manages grants to ensure grant compliance and performance

　　Consults with CoC recipients, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) recipients, Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) stakeholders, and other partners regarding project performance and standards

　　Implements Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and Point-in-Time Count requirements, which involves reviewing and understanding requirements, tracking and meeting deadlines, coordinating with partners, and disseminating information to the public

　　Regularly reviews and updates written policies and procedures

　　Tracks documents in an organized manner and applies strong record-keeping strategies

　　Capacity-Building and Training:

　　Identifies, recommends, and implements capacity-building strategies across the region

　　Identifies learning opportunities and creates processes that foster continuous learning and knowledge-sharing within the CoC

　　Designs and delivers training methods that expand knowledge about homelessness, best practices, CoC governance, federal regulations and requirements, and other relevant topics

　　Identifies and corrects non-compliance by implementing effective processes, policies, or procedures

　　Researches, remains up-to-date, and disseminates information about both programmatic best practices and regulatory compliance

　　Supports and strengthens existing committees, work groups, and leadership structures

　　Implements strategies to create new structures and/or engage new partners

　　Special Projects:

　　Additional or adjusted responsibilities and special projects, as identified by DOH

　　Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

　　Class Code & Classification Description:

　　H1N3XX COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT III (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4eWjJxR3FBNUNKRW8/view?pli=1&resourcekey=0-yjrgkflVqkq8KsRC28BD4w)

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the qualifications:

　　Education and Experience:

　　Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Social Work, Public Policy, Political Science, Human Services, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Non-Profit Management, Community or Urban Planning, Sociology, Public Administration, or other comparable field as determined by the department.

　　AND

　　Two years of professional experience with housing or homelessness programs, community-based organizations, initiatives for rural and non-metro communities, and/or coalition-building.

　　Substitutions:

　　Additional appropriate education from an accredited institution in Social Work, Public Policy, Political Science, Human Services, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Non-Profit Management, Community or Urban Planning, Sociology, Public Administration, or other comparable field as determined by the department will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

　　OR

　　Additional professional experience with housing or homelessness programs, community-based organizations, initiatives for in community organizing in rural and non-metro communities and/or coalition-building will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

　　This experience must be demonstrated in your application to be considered for employment.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　The preferred candidate will possess the following qualifications:

　　Experience partnering with non-metro and rural communities

　　Experience bringing together a diverse group of organizations and community members to advance a shared goal

　　Experience advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility within programs

　　Experiencing elevating the voice of lived experience of homelessness, housing, or related systems in program design and implementation

　　Experience creating and delivering trainings and technical assistance to multiple audiences

　　Knowledge of homelessness response systems, housing programs, and/or best practices used to end and prevent homelessness

　　Experience with the Continuum of Care (CoC) program, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program, Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP), or other federal or state programs

　　Required skills and competencies

　　Excellent o rganizational skills, with the ability to track multiple deadlines and deliverables

　　Ability to work collaboratively and develop strong partnerships

　　Ability to multi-task and follow-through with frequent changing priorities, while remaining detail-oriented and thorough

　　Self-starter with the ability to initiate and produce quality work products

　　Ability to interpret federal regulations and state regulations

　　Ability to distill complex information into concise summaries for multiple audiences

　　Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with small and large groups,

　　Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

　　S trong written and verbal communication skills, as well as active listening

　　Experience with and ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word, and Google Suite, including Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides

　　Conditions of Employment:

　　You MUST be a Colorado resident to apply for this position.

　　Travel – Explain: Various in-state travel with local sub-grantees and community partners; conferences & training

　　A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

　　Application Checklist:

　　Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected .

　　Applicants may submit a resume and cover letter detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job and attach to the online application. Applications left blank or marked “See Resume” will not be accepted.

　　The application may include the following documents:

　　A cover letter (attach to your online application).

　　A resume (attach to your online application).

　　Note: Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) if applying are required to participate in the comparative analysis process.

　　Comparative Analysis:

　　Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees be hired and promoted through a comparative analysis. The comparative analysis for this position will include a structured review of your application materials and responses to any supplemental questions.

　　AND

　　Depending on the number of qualified applicants, the next step may include a video or a voice screening of the applicants.

　　Supplemental Information

　　Supplemental Information:

　　The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

　　DOLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Joel Ferguson, DOLA ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ([email protected]) .

　　Email Address:

　　All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

　　Please Note:

　　As of July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule. This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year. Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_ywHxnnEN-wkGf3B1uS1W0y_4D5tu0lu/view) for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.

　　Appeal Rights:

　　An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

　　As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

　　Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action.

　　For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .

　　For questions related to this job posting, please reach out to Joel Ferguson at [email protected]