Family, Youth, & DSV Program Manager

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$89,627.24 - $134,439.70 Annual

Department:

Joint Office of Homeless Services

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

February 28, 2025

The Opportunity:

Overview

No One Should be Homeless - Everyone Needs a Safe, Stable Place to Call Home!

The Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS) was established in 2016 to oversee the delivery of services to people experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County. The office represents a shared commitment between Multnomah County and the City of Portland to make it easier for those in need to access services and housing. The Joint Office’s work aligns directly with the County’s mission and vision to serve the needs of those who are most vulnerable by providing a safety net of quality services that are developed using an equity lens and a commitment to social justice.

The Joint Office of Homeless Service (JOHS) is looking for a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to lead our Family, Youth, and DSV systems of care teams. The Program Manager will oversee the work and strategic direction of the Family, DSV, and Youth Programs.

The work that this team holds includes developing policy and programming for services and service delivery utilizing an advanced racial equity lens, developing and managing contracts with dozens of community based organizations to deliver services, and work to continuously improve the quality of services through program monitoring and community engagement. 

The person in this position will provide effective culturally responsive supervision to their team of program specialists. They will also play an essential role in representing the JOHS with County and City elected officials and their staff, key partner agencies including community service providers, the State, Regional Partners, and national counterparts and foundations working to end homelessness across the country.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborating with community partners and driving system-level change to address homelessness in our community. If you are experienced in program development and implementation, have contract management experience, have an advanced racial equity lens, and are a passionate and thoughtful leader in the Homeless Family, Youth, and DSV System of Care - we invite you to apply today.

The primary functions of this role include:

• Management and Oversight of Program Team: Supervise and mentor program team staff, fostering a culturally responsive and equitable work environment.
• Planning and Systems Change: Provide strategic direction and long-term planning for the program team through a racial equity lens. Collaborate with community partners to develop and implement innovative solutions to homelessness.
• JOHS Management Support: Contribute to JOHS management team initiatives. Represent JOHS at meetings and events.
• Budget Development / Oversight / Audit: Manage program budgets and monitor spending.
• Contract Management Oversight: Oversee contract negotiations and ensure compliance with regulations.

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To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. 

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• A Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position OR equivalent transferable skills and experience of 7-10 years.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how