Community Programs Manager

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Housing First / EOP Rent Assistance HUB Program Manager

Group : Career and Economic Development

Reports to : Career and Economic Development Director

FLSA Status : Exempt

Hours / Week : Full time (40 hours / week), generally 8-5 M-F. Occasional evening and weekend work required

Compensation : $30.13- $35.46 / hour, depending on experience

Benefits : Generous benefits package; see below for details

Primary Work Site : Gateway Office

Want to help make a difference? Our Just Future (OJF) counters the forces that keep people and communities in poverty by building relationships and assets that create opportunity - today and for future generations.

We partner with people and communities impacted by poverty so they can achieve long-term housing and economic security. We invest in affordable housing and community assets that contribute to strong, inclusive neighborhoods. We advocate with our community for policies and investments that expand housing and economic opportunities, eliminate wealth inequality and end poverty .

East Portland / East Multnomah County, Oregon is our home and the heart of our investments, advocacy and programs.

Our Just Future envisions vibrant, healthy neighborhoods where all people can share in the security, hopes and advantages of a thriving, supportive community.

Our Just Future operates as a nimble, financially strong organization driven by our passion, strategic goals and guiding principles.

Diversity, inclusion and equity are fundamental values for Our Just Future, both internally and externally. OJF has an Anti-Oppression Diversity Committee, which serves as a sounding board for new internal policies and procedures to make sure that we’re taking into account diversity and inclusion. It also helps with diversity-related projects, such as coordinating staff diversity trainings and providing ongoing input into our equity work.

Our Just Future is working to end homelessness and poverty in our community because every one of us deserves a safe place to call home.

What Human Solutions Can Offer You : We offer a comprehensive array of benefits in support of your physical, emotional and financial well-being. A few highlights :

• Employer paid premiums for employee health insurance.
• Generous paid time off, 13 paid holidays, a floating birthday holiday and the ability to maintain a great work / life balance.
• Employer paid premiums for short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Access to an employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and for dependent care.
• Professional development opportunities, including employee driven committees and monthly optional staff workshops.
• Access to wellness initiatives and resources including things such as walking groups, weekly yoga classes and workshops on stress management, self-care and healthy living.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 401k retirement plan with a 2% employer match after three months of employment.
• A six-week paid sabbatical after every seven years of consecutive employment with HSI.

SUMMARY

The Housing First / EOP Rent Assistance Hub Programs Manager is responsible for the success of Our Just Future’s MSI, Alder MIF, STRA and EOP rent assistance hub programs. They will help create a learning environment where program and staff success is assessed, collaboration is encouraged, and opportunities for improvement are identified. They will supervise a total of 6 to 7 Family Advocates, Program Coordinators, interns, JOBS+ temporary employee ensuring that they have the tools and support necessary to be effective and efficient in their : a) service delivery, b) administrative functions (i.e. data entry, file management, etc) and c) adherence to contractual requirements, internal processes and protocol. They will work with Career and Economic Development Director, Program Coordinators, Lead Staff and Quality Assurance staff to ensure accurate tracking of funds and accurate timely billing. The Community Programs Manager will ensure that services are provided in a welcoming, trauma-informed, respectful and culturally competent, anti-racist manner that provides equal access to all.

The Community Programs Manager will oversee relationships and contracts / MOUs / Sub Agreements with sub-contractors. This includes file monitoring and allocation tracking. The Manager will build relationships across the County and the other agencies. The Manager will assist in grants applications, RFPs, and reporting. They will have many relationships with external partners, funders, and peer agencies.

Responsive, proactive, flexible, and respectful teamwork is vital to this position. An understanding of racial justice, Trauma Informed Care, and the effects of poverty and inequity is essential.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

Secondary

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must be able to perform each critical performance task satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and abilities required.

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

TRANSPORTATION

If the main source of transportation for the applicant is motor vehicle, the successful applicant needs a reliable automobile, current Driver’s License and current automobile insurance carrying 100 / 300 limits of liability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hybrid work environment between virtual and in office is expected.

TO APPLYPlease send resume with cover letter and contact information for three professional references to : Ricardo Lopez at Rlopez@ourjustfuture.org. Letters of reference are not necessary, simply the names and contact information of three people, including at least two current or past supervisors, who can provide a professional reference. Open until filled.