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Homelessness Division Contracts Manager Jobs in Seattle, Washington, USA at City of Seattle
Seattle’s Human Services Department (HSD) connects people with resources and solutions during times of need so we can all live, learn, work, and take part in strong, healthy communities. HSD believes that all communities must not simply survive; communities must thrive.
HSD is seeking an experienced leader to manage the Homelessness Division Contracts Team and be responsible for the development, monitoring and execution of contracts with approximately $150M in federal, state, and local funds across over 30 providers. This work primarily relates to the City’s partnership with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) but also includes homelessnesspreventionand outreach programs as well as public health and safety investments.
This position will report to HSD’s Homelessness Division Director and collaborate with the Division’sleadershipteam to shape and implement contract policy, strategic investment planning, and related organizational development and improvement. The Contracts Manager provides vision and direction for the investment portfolio and is a servant leader who actively listens and collaborates to improve service delivery and achieve identified outcomes that center the needs of community.
A successful candidate:
Is committed to ensuring HSD’s contracted service providers effectively respond to the needs of communities most impacted by homelessness.
Has a work history that demonstrates a commitment to race and social justice principles and working collectively to heal racial harm.
Demonstrates the ability to advance system improvements while managing a team responsible for implementing complex state and federal regulations.
Has experience with growing and developing staff through training andprofessional development opportunities.
Has both a strong technical understanding of human services or related contract and grant funding policies and the adaptiveleadershipskills to implement those policies in a way that is responsive to community needs.
Is a skilled and effective leader, collaborator, and communicator.
Responsibilities:
Provideleadership, direction, and oversight for the Homelessness Division contracts team in developing, executing and monitoring 40+ contracts.
Ensure the Homelessness Division’s contract management and contracted provider network complies with federal, state and local requirements while centering needs and preferences of community.
Ensure the Homelessness Contracts Team and contracted provider network have access to information, technical assistance, and resources needed to provide high-quality and effective services.
Manage contracted programs; develop annual contract plan; provide oversight for data collection, analysis, and related dashboards; identify opportunities to expand, improve, or modify programming to increase impact; and inform and adviseleadershipon emerging issues or areas of concern.
Coordinate with Homelessness Policy Advisor and HSD Finance Team to manage contracted investments; adjust allocation and contract service plans as needed to leverage resources for greatest impact.
Cultivate and maintaincollaborativerelationships with government funders and policy makers, community partners, volunteer advisory boards, and community members to inform and improve aging network policies and programs, and to implement special projects.
Identify and make recommendations toleadershipon emerging policies and initiatives that may impact aging network programs or contract…
Title: Homelessness Division Contracts Manager
Company: City of Seattle
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Category: Management, Non-Profit
