The county of Passaic’s Department of Human Services is seeking a Supervising Program Development Specialist responsible for the Continuum of Care and other Community Outreach and Family Services Division programs. The person will be responsible for planning, implementation, and community-oriented program activities under the supervision of Community Services Division Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee and direct activities of the Passaic County Continuum of Care Transportation, and ICM Programs.  
• Arrange and facilitate regular COC Advisory Board and committee meetings.
• Be proficient in Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Data analysis to be used in PIT, HDX and System performance measures.
• Research and implement best practices for COC management for operational efficiency.
• Manage and support initiatives, projects, and outreach efforts to meet the needs of the community. 
• Ensure that staff, Community Providers, CoC funded agencies are informed of HUD regulations and priorities. 
• Supervises assigned staff and ensures compliance with HIMS training.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of complete records of planning activities.
• Works with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and ensures county compliance with procedures and requirements.
• Collaborates with social service agencies to assist individuals experiencing homelessness to address their needs. 
• Comprehends and interprets federal, state, and private foundation regulations for the program. 
• Prepares official correspondence and clear, technically sound, accurate outlines for reports.
• Always demonstrates professional and cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
• Ethical leadership capabilities and commitment to promoting a healthy team environment.
• Oversight of housing readiness initiative to ensure everyone on the Coordinated Entry (CE) list remains in contact with a case manager.  The housing readiness program needs to be the safety net, maintaining contact with each person on the list, even when their shelter or homeless status changes.  
• Report all changes in homeless status to NJ211 for updating the CE list with the most current information about each person.  
• Assist individuals with identifying and overcoming barriers to housing such as past rent or utilities due, poor credit score, criminal record etc.
• Assist to secure missing documentation such as birth certificates, identification, social security card, proof of income, etc.
• Assist with application for benefits through PCBSS, SSA, Unemployment, and other agencies.
• Assist with eligibility and applications for housing voucher programs.
• Assist with the housing application process including appealing denials.
• Connect individuals with transitional housing programs, street outreach programs, and other services as needed.
• Connect individuals and families with services including childcare, mental health and addiction recovery, employment and training services, transportation, and health services.

Requirements:

Education and experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree Public Administration, Social Work, Public Health, or related field. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree with concentration in the field of human or social services may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience.
Four (4) years of experience in the development of programs designed to solve socio-economic needs of residents of the state and/or local communities which shall have included responsibility for the research, negotiation, and/or writing of proposals for community service programs.

Note: Applicants who do not meet the above educational requirements may substitute additional work experience as described below based on one (1) year of experience being equal to thirty (30) semester hour credits.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree with concentration in the field of human or social services may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience.

License: Valid New Jersey Driver’s License required if operating for the duties of the position.

To Apply For This Position: 

If you qualify and would like to be considered, submit a letter of interest and your resume (including daytime phone number and email address) to the email address listed below.  You must submit your response by the closing date shown above and indicate the job title in the subject line. 

Email: dhsjobs@passaiccountynj.org