Program Specialist

Dept of Economic Security; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Economic Security seeks a Program Specialist to serve as a Homeless Program Support Specialist within the Child and Community Services Division.

This position provides oversight and monitoring of Emergency Solutions Grant programs and services through contractors and community organizations, with responsibilities including grant management, data analysis, community partnerships, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years in federal programming (aging, hunger, homelessness, domestic violence, refugee, or community action); OR 1 year as Program Specialist in programmatic implementation.
• Knowledge of federal and state statutes, regulations, and human services delivery systems.
• Grant writing, data analysis, program evaluation, and report writing skills.
• Ability to manage complex programs, resolve problems, and work under pressure.
• Strong oral and written communication with cross-cultural and public speaking experience.
• Valid Arizona driver's license and ability to obtain fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor Emergency Solutions Grant programs and services through contractors.
• Manage grant administration, data analysis, and program reporting.
• Develop community partnerships and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure adherence to federal/state regulations and program requirements.

Skills

Grant writing

Data analysis

Program evaluation

Report writing

Cross-cultural comms

Public speaking

Oral and written comms

Problem solving

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

2 years federal programming exp

Job description

The Department of Economic Security seeks a Program Specialist to serve as a Homeless Program Support Specialist within the Child and Community Services Division. This position provides oversight and monitoring of Emergency Solutions Grant programs and services through contractors and community organizations, with responsibilities including grant management, data analysis, community partnerships, and compliance with federal and state regulations. The role may offer remote work flexibility within Arizona based on business needs and performance.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience in federal programming (aging, hunger, homelessness, domestic violence, refugee, or community action); OR 1 year as Program Specialist in programmatic impl
• Knowledge of federal and state statutes, regulations, and human services delivery systems
• Demonstrated skills in grant writing, data analysis, program evaluation, and report writing
• Ability to manage complex programs, resolve problems, and work effectively in high-pressure situations
• Strong oral and written communication skills with experience in cross-cultural communications and public speaking
• Valid Arizona driver's license and ability to meet fingerprint clearance and background check requirements