Human Services Specialist II-OHCD (Internal Only to Human Services)

Snohomish County; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Snohomish County in Washington state seeks a Human Services Specialist II to support affordable housing development within the Office of Housing & Community Development. The role covers planning, funding rounds, underwriting loans and contracts, and ensuring compliance throughout project lifecycles.

The ideal candidate will have a background in program planning, grant management, and community development, with strong data and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, social sciences or related field; PLUS two (2) years progressively responsible experience in human services program planning, grant preparation and management or closely related field; OR any equivalent combination of training and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates assigned program planning and development activities with supervisors, staff, other agencies, and organizations.
• Develops and conducts needs assessments and prepares comprehensive program plans, goals, and objectives, budgets and contract documents.
• Coordinates data collection and reporting requirements and analyzes data.
• Develops and negotiates contracts and service agreements; monitors contract compliance and evaluates subcontractor performance.
• Assists in development of program budgets; negotiates contracts with funding sources; monitors internal program budgets.
• Provides information and technical assistance to subcontractors; researches and prepares applications for funding.
• Provides staffing for advisory boards and committees; facilitates community groups to achieve goals.
• Keeps informed of regulations and guidelines related to program areas; conducts community education and training.
• Facilitates funding application processes and RFPs; works across divisions to meet client needs.
• Works across disciplines to meet department goals.

Skills

Grant writing methods

Program planning

Community outreach

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related field

Job description

OPEN INTERNAL TO HUMAN SERVICES ONLY

Purpose:

We have one (1) internal opening for a Human Services Specialist II in the Office of the Housing & Community Development division.

Do you have an interest in or passion for affordable housing? Would you like to have a positive impact in the community? Do you have experience underwriting loans or grants or with housing development? Bring your knowledge and skills gained in the government, banking, for-profit or non-profit sectors and join our dynamic team supporting affordable housing development in Snohomish County.

Position Purpose

Our team works with a variety of complex funding streams that includes the federal Housing and Urban Development HOME Investment Partnership Program, Federal Community Development Block Grant, Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Washington State Housing Trust Fund, and local government funding.

In this position, you will have opportunity to engage in a variety of key activities with team members and individually that includes planning, conducting funding rounds, underwriting loans and grants, developing loans and contracts, and compliance. This position will work with projects throughout the process from application to closing and from operating to ongoing monitoring for compliance. Join us to experience exciting moments from groundbreaking to opening ceremonies when the project is starting to provide housing for our low-income residents!

About Human Services

The Human Services Department's mission is to help all persons meet their basic needs and develop their potential by providing timely, effective human services and building community.

The Human Services Department includes 350+ diverse, friendly and dedicated employees who benefit from outstanding benefits and competitive wages. Employees are appreciated and have the opportunity to make a real difference in our community. Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a life-long career at Snohomish County.

Job Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Snohomish County Human Services strives to be an equitable and trauma-informed department. Our department believes every interaction, procedure, and policy provides an opportunity to build a pathway toward a more resilient and restorative Snohomish County.

Please reach out to Robei Broadous at [e-mail] or call 425-312-0296 with any questions regarding this job posting.

Basic Function

To perform responsible professional work in the planning, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of human services programs either through direct services or by sub contractual arrangements.

Statement of Essential Job Duties

1. Coordinates assigned program planning and development activities of complex programs with supervisors, administrators, other department staff, other county departments, other government agencies, private service organizations, citizen groups, and other organizations as necessary.
2. Develops and conducts needs assessments and prepares comprehensive program plans, goals, and objectives, program budgets and contract documents for human services programs as assigned.
3. Coordinates the data collection and reporting requirements for, assigned programs, including the organization and computerization of such reports; prepares analysis of data.
4. Develops and negotiates contracts and service agreements with program subcontractors; monitors contract compliance and reviews and evaluates subcontractor performance for quality assurance and prepares monitoring reports and corrective action plans.
5. Participates in the development of programmatic budgets within areas of assigned responsibility; participates in negotiation and execution of contracts with federal, state and other funding sources; provides ongoing monitoring of internal program budget(s); makes recommendations for modifications as necessary.
6. Provides a variety of information and technical assistance to program subcontractor and potential subcontractors as necessary.
7. Researches and prepares applications to obtain funding for various projects, studies or programs as assigned.
8. Provides staffing for advisory boards and committees; provides group facilitation for community groups and committees to accomplish program goals.
9. Keeps informed of and provides interpretation of federal, state and local regulations and guidelines relating to assigned program areas.
10. Provides community leadership and mobilization for assigned areas; provides community education and training including coordination of community events.
11. Facilitates funding application processes, including request for proposals.
12. Works in a cross disciplinary and interdepartmental manner to best meet the needs of the department's clientele.

Statement of Other Job Duties

1. Oversees activities of student interns and volunteers as assigned.
2. Performs related duties as required.

When Assigned to Division of Housing & Community Services

1. Be familiar with affordable housing activities including preparing down‑line capital contracts and be knowledgeable of mortgages, subordination agreements, title insurance and other real estate documents.May work with escrow agencies and attend property closings, record required security documents, evaluate and take necessary action to protect the county's interest in the event of property foreclosures or agency bankruptcy.
2. Inspect multi-family housing units for health, safety and code violations, monitor projects to ensure that the intended use of the property has been maintained for the required term of the contracts, ensures compliance with fair housing, tenant income requirements, and other regulations, writes inspection reports and notifies property managers and agencies of violations with required work orders and perform follow‑up monitoring activities.

A Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, one of the social sciences or other field directly related to human services; PLUS, two (2) years progressively responsible experience in human services program planning, grant preparation and management or in a closely related field; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

Special Requirements

A valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision, is required prior to appointment.

Knowledge and Abilities

• human services and governmental agencies, programs and resources
• grant writing methods, principles and applications
• application of relevant federal, state and local laws, codes, rules, regulations and guidelines to human services programming and operations
• research principles and methods; the use of computer technology
• programmatic best practices
• specific populations served by human services programs

• develop human services programs, plans for services and operation
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with public, co-workers, governmental officials, citizen groups and advisory boards
• develop and maintain complete and accurate records
• analyze problems and prepare alternative strategies for solution
• gather, analyze and evaluate program, statistical and financial data
• perform data management requirements and updates on personal computer
• provide training to community groups and agencies as required
• communicate effectively orally and in writing

Supervision

This position receives direction from a programmatic supervisor, division administrator or the Director of Human Services, as assigned. The work is performed with limited supervision and is reviewed through meetings, reports and results obtained.

Working Conditions

The work is performed in the usual office environment with trips to locations throughout the county to attend community meetings and coordinate program activities. The employee is required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.

The work may also involve site visits to client residences and as required, inspection of work performed at client homes including crawl spaces and attics.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

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