Homeless Prevention Program Analyst (PA2) - Limited Duration

Initial Posting Date: 08/26/2022 Application Deadline: 09/05/2022 Agency: Oregon Housing and Community Services Salary Range: $4,693 - $7,180 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Homeless Prevention Program Analyst (PA2) - Limited Duration Job Description: Oregon Housing & Community Services Homeless Prevention Program Analyst – Limited Duration [Program Analyst 2] Salem, OR Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is searching for a Homeless Prevention Program Analyst to fill a key position with our Homeless Services team. The homeless services team has a mission of making homelessness rare, brief and one- time in Oregon. If you have passion to meet our mission and help eliminate homelessness in Oregon, then we want to hear from you! Please apply today! *This position can be fully remote with some requirements for travel, site visits and occasional requirements for in-person meetings. *This position is limited duration, full-time, and represented by SEIU. *Per the SEIU CBA for OHCS represented positions, applicants who are current OHCS employees will be given full consideration and vetted through the recruitment process before utilizing the external applicant list. *This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. *This is a Limited Duration, Grant/Project (LD) position that may become permanent depending on funding. LD appointments are benefits eligible. The anticipated end date of this LD is: 06/30/2023. *The “How to Apply” section of the announcement contains the required information for your application to be considered. Incomplete applications submitted will be removed from the recruitment process. WHAT YOU WILL DO She/He/They will administer, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate housing assistance service programs including, but not exclusive to, the long-term youth rent assistance program, the Eviction Prevention Program, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, and other programs focused on housing stability and homeless prevention. The coordination of these programs will include the interpretation of a wide variety of state and federal statutes and policies and provides related technical assistance to program grantees. This position in this program will have responsibility for supporting the grantees with administering federal funds for homeless services. This position will develop or assist in the development of program standards, OARs, Operational Manuals and other necessary documents to guide program operations within and outside the agency. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: All performed with an Equity & Racial Justice Lens Program Administration Approve Section subgrantee work plans, budgets, requests for funding and evaluate for compliance with all governing laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Program Representation Develop and implement program systems and processes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of existing programs and ease implementation of new programs. Training and Technical Assistance Provide training and technical assistance to subgrantee agencies, community and state partner organizations and other key stakeholders by explaining program information and interpreting applicable state and federal requirements in response to procedural/policy questions. Teamwork and Communication Lead program meetings and discussions to identify issues and solutions pertaining to program implementation and accountability. Other Duties Participate in unit, section and Department meetings as required. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package! Salary Range: $4693.00 - $7180.00 A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross-training. An agency that supports and encourages work/life balance and overall wellness. Generous benefits package including, employer-paid health insurance, vacation and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan (PERS). OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. RECRUITMENT TIMELINE Recruitment Closes: 9/05/2022 Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: 9/06/2022 Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: 9/07/2022 1st Round of Interviews: Week of 9/19/2022 2nd Round of Interviews: TBD if needed Anticipated Start Date: 10/03/2022 *These dates are approximate and may change. * WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (REQUESTED SKILLS) The most competitive candidates will possess the following requested skills, experience, and knowledge: Working knowledge of homeless response systems, interventions, and emerging practices for providing services to people experiencing homelessness Strong understanding of the connection between homelessness and racial equity and the ability to analyze problems through an equity and racial justice lens. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Ability to assess community needs and evaluate programs using outcome data to determine. effectiveness of program components and recommend program modifications as necessary. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations and stakeholders. Prepare and deliver clear and concise oral and written reports, policies, procedures, and other written materials. Demonstrated awareness of race and social justice, including the ability to positively influence equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS We recognize that your time is valuable. We will be looking for the following minimum qualifications in addition to the skills listed above: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years experience coordinating or administering a program -OR- Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification. To request a copy of the position description, please contact: HCS_HR.Solutions@HCS.oregon.gov We will use the requested skills and minimum qualifications listed under the “What we are looking for” section above to determine whom to interview. Please make sure the skills and minimum qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. HOW TO APPLY OHCS Employees & Statewide Applicants: Apply via your employee Workday account. Please be sure to update your profile if needed. External Applicants: Click the ‘Apply’ button at the top of the job announcement. You will need to either create or update your Workday profile. All Applicants: Attach a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages and clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relate to the requested skills and minimum qualifications listed under the “What we are looking for” section above. Generic cover letters and/or cover letters that do not address the requested skills above will be graded as non-responsive. *NOTE for OHCS, SEIU represented employees only: 1.) Keep communication open with your manager when you are applying for any opportunities – lateral/promotional. 2.) Trial Service: An employee may be removed from trial service following a lateral transfer or promotion. If approved by management, the employee shall have the right of return to the Agency and the classification or comparable salary level which the previously held. AFTER YOU APPLY Log in to your Workday account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions, and make sure to complete these tasks or actions before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section. Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. WHO WE ARE Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon’s housing finance agency. We provide financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate income. Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and to live free from poverty. Across Oregon, housing has emerged as a paramount concern. The lack of available housing, high rents and high home prices are driving rapid increases in housing instability and homelessness. The data is clear: too many Oregonians are without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. The Statewide Housing Plan is a bold new agenda that articulates how Oregon Housing and Community Services will pave the way for more Oregonians to have access to stable housing opportunities necessary for self-sufficiency. It lays the foundation for OHCS to be a data- and research-driven organization and proposes a new way of collaborating and focusing resources and energy to address the most pressing housing issues facing Oregon today. Our plan lays out ambitious goals to increase access of housing, including goals and strategies to prevent and address homelessness. HOUSING STABILIZATION DIVISION: HOMELESS SERVICES The Homeless Services Section of the Housing Stabilization Division provides services that enable people experiencing homelessness to exit homelessness and supports to ensure that low-income Oregonians can be prevented from becoming homeless in the first place. The Section enacts the vision of the Statewide Housing Plan through a concerted and unrelenting effort to eliminate the racial disparities that are evident amongst the population of people experiencing homelessness. The Section builds diverse partnerships of stakeholders, from community-based organizations, culturally specific organizations, and units of local government to provide an all-encompassing approach to homelessness in Oregon. The Section values collaboration, creativity and person-centered approaches to solving the challenge of homelessness. Key Values for Housing Stabilization: 21-23 We seek to make Equity and Racial Justice a core determining factor for all program and policy decisions in consideration of the diversity of all Oregonians and the fact that as a state agency, it is incumbent on us to find ways to meet the unique needs of those we serve, especially those who face systemic inequities and institutional racism. We seek to improve our data systems, collection, analysis, and integrity so that we can make better informed policy decisions. We seek to implement programs that put clients and people in need of our services at the center of all that we do, rather than focusing on compliance requirements as our core function. We seek to become high performing public servants, resulting in highly respectful, thoughtful, and graceful communications with all internal and external stakeholders. We commit to fostering a supportive, flexible, and adaptive Division culture helping to reach our collective goals in service to Oregonians. We seek to be highly collaborative and provide intentional engagement with community, recognizing that co-creation with those that are closest to the problem can often build the best solutions. We seek to build systems that, wherever possible, align and streamline program requirements, processes, and policies to reduce burden on providers and clients. We will be intentional in cultivating a culture of inclusion, with a focus on investing, developing, and retaining Division staff. We seek to be perpetual learners and believe curiosity is an asset. By being perpetual learners, we are capable of considering and implementing fresh ideas generated from staff, partners, and community. WHY JOIN US OHCS values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We stand by our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants of a protected class, including disability status and veteran status. We encourage Individuals of diverse backgrounds, who promote diversity, and inclusion join our agency. Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty. Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians. Our Core Values: Collaboration – Compassion – Equity – Integrity – Leadership – Transparency. WANT TO KNOW MORE? LET US HELP YOU! Your candidate profile, cover letter, and résumé are the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.). The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details. 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. If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at: HCS_HR.Solutions@oregon.gov Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification. Work Authorization: OHCS does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet DAS employment eligibility standards. Veteran’s Preference: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666 NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section. Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides or provide an acceptable alternate mode of transportation. If you are selected to move forward in this recruitment, please be aware that the hiring team may incorporate an assessment into the recruitment process. Additional details on the assessment will be sent to those who are eligible and selected to move forward. HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES Oregon Job Opportunities Webpage | How to Set Job Alerts Workday Applicant FAQ | What You Need to Know to Get the Job Pay Equity Information & Resources To learn more about Oregon Housing and Community Services, visit our website: https://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/pages/index.aspx