Supervising Program Development Specialist, Community Service

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 Division Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Oversee and direct activities of the Passaic County Continuum of Care, DCA CSBG, and DFD SSH direct programs.

· Arrange and facilitate regular COC Advisory Board and committee meetings.

· Be proficient in 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, CoC funded agencies, Community Providers and other stakeholders are informed of HUD, DCA and DFD 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 the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and ensures county compliance with procedures and requirements

· Prioritizes required workload, includes management of CoC Boards and committees’ direct administrative work

· Collaborates with social service agencies to assist individuals experiencing homelessness to address their needs

· Interfaces with community stakeholders to arrange required services of respective programs.

· Comprehends and interprets federal, state, and private foundation regulations for the program.

· Prepares official correspondence and clear, technically sound, accurate outlines for reports.

· Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.

· Always demonstrates professional and cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors

· Knowledge of effective methods of supervision.

· Ethical leadership capabilities and commitment to promoting a healthy team environment.

Education and Experience

· Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Preferred degrees include Public Administration, Social Work, Public Health, Health Administration, or related field, and 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.

· OR Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university with concentration in the field of human or social services; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

· OR Eight (8) years of professional 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 research, negotiation, and/or writing of proposals for community service programs.

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