Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP) Program Coordinator

Job Summary

• Support operational tasks of the FHSP including budget-related tasks, reporting, policy and procedure development, and contracting projects as needed.
• Serve as a central point of contact for county staff and community partners to quickly identify creative funding and housing resource solutions tailored to each household to help support financial, medical and other needs that ensure housing stability.
• Develop and maintain databases that track funding, participant eligibility, service referrals and service utilization.
• Work closely with community partners including landlords and property managers (FHSP partners) to access and develop a diverse and rapidly available housing pool to meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness in Benton County.

• 11 Paid Holidays 2 Floating Holidays 8 hours of vacation accrual every month sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

• Medical, Dental and Vision -cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
• In addition, the County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contributions!
  • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
  • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
• Dependents up to age 26 are covered!

• After 6 months of employment:
  • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
  • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.

• Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
• Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
• Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!

• Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!

• $65,566 - $94,774
• This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. Increases may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

• Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@bentocountyor.gov

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in health and human services, social sciences, humanities, social work, psychology, education, public health, or other related fields; AND
• 1 years of experience in human services, social services, diverse populations, or other related field.

• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
  

• Experience coordinating payment and billing of social services contracts.
• Knowledge of principles and practices regarding invoice review and processing, particularly in the context of public administration.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, prioritize, and implement various projects while managing multiple timelines and various project partners.
• Experience preparing effective, concise, and complete reports on various operational topics in a manner that effectively communicates complex information to a broad range of audiences.
• Proficiency in computer systems and applications, including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• A strong understanding of access and inclusion and how to center these principles in all elements of public service work.
• Ability to be collaborative and build and maintain strong partnerships with community-based organizations and internal staff.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, and time management skills.

• To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
• Answer all supplemental questions.

• You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
• Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.

• This is a FLSA exempt position.
• This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.