Gender-based Violence Prevention Program Manager (9775)

Gender-based Violence Prevention Program Manager (9775)

• Full-time
• Certification Rule: Rule of 3
• Exam Type: Position Based Test
• Work Hours: Regular
• Job Code and Title: 9775-Senior Community Development Specialist II
• Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service
• Eligible List Type: Combined Promotive and Entrance

Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development

MOHCD’s mission is to address social, economic, and racial inequities through the creation of affordable housing opportunities and the funding of essential services that are foundational for strong communities. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of our City and the populations we serve, and we urge qualified candidates of all races, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.

Under general supervision, the Gender-based Violence Prevention Program Manager at the Mayor’s Office of Housing, Community Development Division performs difficult and complex program planning and implementation work in the areas of community development, capacity building and grant management.

The Program Manager will be responsible for implementation and oversight of the Division’s new Gender-based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Intervention portfolio that provides a holistic approach to addressing the diverse needs of adults and youth who are victims or survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault through the following priority programs: Advocacy and Education, Crisis Lines, Emergency Shelter, Legal Services and Transitional Housing.

The Program Manager will be responsible for managing the Division’s GBV portfolio in partnership with community-based partners and will include (but not be limited to) the following priorities: oversight of the GBV nonprofit grant portfolio; implementing portfolio’s initiatives and strategies to best support impacted residents; assisting with drafting departmental policies; overseeing the GBV procurement process from program writing to evaluating proposals; effectively communicating and convening with grantees; drafting scopes of work with targeted outcomes that align with initiative priorities; regularly managing the collection and analysis of data to evaluate performance and impact; representing MOHCD at inter-departmental and citywide meetings; assisting with presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other public bodies; working in cohesion with MOHCD program, fiscal, contract and data staff; and leading a collaborative approach with multiple partners and stakeholders to collectively address the needs of victims or survivors of gender-based violence.

Essential functions for the Gender-based Violence Prevention Program Manager include: supervising one full-time staff member; coordinating the development of the GBV portfolio; coordinating the implementation of programmatic priorities in unison with other city departments; providing technical assistance and capacity building to community-based organizations; reviewing, presenting, and discussing program operations or policy issues; developing and making recommendations regarding the annual grant work plans (including performance measures) and operating budgets; regularly reviewing, monitoring and approving data entry and invoices; performing program monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of programs and funded projects; developing and implementing procedures to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; spearheading program-related meetings with community-based organizations, City departments and officials; preparing, reviewing and executing contracts and other necessary documents. The Senior Community Development Specialist II will also perform related duties as required and assigned.

This position will report directly to the Director of Community Services. This position will supervise one team member, a 9774 Senior Community Development Specialist in the Gender-based Violence Prevention and Intervention unit.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR
2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the following fields: public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice AND three (3) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work or criminal justice; OR
3. Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR
4. Possession of a Ph.D. or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice.

SUBSTITUTION:

Verifiable administrative/professional experience involving community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice may substitute for the educational requirement in Minimum Qualification #1 on a year-for-year basis.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in project management, including working effectively with different governmental agencies and community organizations.
• Experience in analyzing, developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Experience in the fields of community development and community building, with a specific emphasis on gender-based violence prevention and intervention.
• Experience in program development and implementation.
• Experience in long-range strategic planning and performance measures that clearly evaluate impact.
• Knowledge of San Francisco’s neighborhoods, diverse communities, social services and governmental infrastructures.
• Experience working in a government and/or non-profit setting, with direct development and implementation of programs that serve marginalized communities.
• Experience with governmental regulations, compliance and monitoring procedures.
• Experience offering technical assistance and capacity building support to non-profit organizations.
• Experience in speaking effectively before individuals and groups in both government, non-profit and community settings.
• Experience in facilitating effective collaboratives between non-profit institutions and City government.
• Experience in program evaluation through both qualitative and quantitative data and reports.
• Basic knowledge of non-profit financial systems.
• Proficiency in operating computers using Windows-based programs, including word processing, spreadsheet and database software in a standard indoor office environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise reports, formal memos and diverse types of correspondence.
• Passion for improving government and community relationships, solving social problems, and ensuring racial equity in programming and services.
• Experience providing supervision, leadership, and professional development to direct reports.
• Experience in developing strategic community development processes that effectively incorporate community and stakeholder input.
• Ability to implement community development programming with a strong racial equity lens to enhance access to programming to our most marginalized communities.

HOW TO APPLY:

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The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.