Supportive Housing Team LeadPrint ( Housing Team LeadSalary$70,140.00 - $91,656.00 AnnuallyLocationDenver Metro, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberNAA-01911-11.2024DepartmentDepartment of Local AffairsDivisionDivision of HousingOpening Date11/01/2024Closing Date11/12/2024 12:00 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionType of AnnouncementThis position is open only to Colorado state residents.FLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Department Contact InformationMelissa Bellew via email at Physical Work Address1313 Sherman Street, Denver CO. This is a hybrid position that is required to report to the Denver office weekly, or as needed to meet with stakeholders.How To ApplyPlease submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.DescriptionBenefitsQuestionsDepartment InformationWho can ApplyThis opportunity is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.About the Colorado Department of Local AffairsThe Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado’s approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs,” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.VisionThe Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through: accessible,affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building; strategic training, research, and technical assistance; and funding to localities.MissionOur mission is to help strengthen Colorado’s communities.Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our communities and are passionate about supporting our communities. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs.In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:Medical and Dental Plans ( secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan ( plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans ( Wellness ProgramsPaid Life Insurance11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick Leave ( and Long-Term Disability CoverageRTD Eco Pass to all eligible State EmployeesFlexible work schedule options and hybrid work optionsSome positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program ( opportunitiesVariety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount ProgramDescription of JobThe Division of Housing (DOH) Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI) works with local, state, and federal stakeholders to build, promote, and support collaborative approaches to make homelessness rare, brief, and one-time in Colorado.The Supportive Housing Team Lead will be dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness for Colorado's most vulnerable citizens and providing leadership on homelessness and housing statewide. This position will play a key role by leading various programs, which may include the State Housing Voucher (SHV) program, Tenancy Support Services (TSS) grants, programs for special populations (veterans, youth, families, persons with disabilities, ex-offenders, and/or chronically homeless), and other special projects including coordination of the Financial Literacy and Exchange (FLEX) program.The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:Lead a team of two Support Housing Specialists. Advise, guide, train, approve leave and establish work processes;Work directly with local services providers, consumers, and landlords to facilitate successful housing program administration;Manage several grant agreements and provide technical assistance to service providers regarding successful service delivery methods and federal housing program regulations;Oversee voucher management, tracking, vouchers conversion approvals, and State Housing Voucher (SHV) application approval. Anticipate program activity by ensuring the accurate tracking voucher utilization to maintain lease-up percentages and grant funding expenditures to ensure grant spend down;Monitor and manage program budget and lease-up rates, evaluate requests for new program participants and deposit assistance, and approve these requests when budget allows;Manage a portfolio of state and federally funded grant agreements and oversee the performance of the Supportive Housing Specialists’ TSS portfolio management;Monitor the work of DOH grantees and grant agreements;Serve as a liaison to the Office of Rental Assistance (ORA) on voucher-related actions including terminations, reasonable accommodations, administrative plan updates, and other relevant documentation;Analyze agency performance levels, identify problems and identify training needs to improve agency performance or to bring agencies into compliance with federal and DOH requirements for supportive housing and homeless services programs;Monitor, lead, and support special projects focused on ending homelessness focusing particularly on people with complex needs and those least likely to self resolve their homelessness without additional support;Participate in ongoing meetings representing DOH and OHI that may include legislative advisory committees such as the housing subcommittee for people with Mental Health Disorders Involved in the Criminal Justice System (MHDCJS), and stakeholder policy groups like Mental Health Colorado’s Course Corrections and local judicial wellness courts;Develop, prepare, present and participate in the training associated with the use of the tenant database system which enables local agency staff to enter and send pertinent information to DOH electronically.Create and manage data collection and tracking systems to monitor grant contracts and vouchers.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsClass Code & Classification DescriptionH1N4XX Community & Economic Development IVMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSExperience Only:Seven (7) years work experience with state or locally funded housing or homeless assistance programs that includes at least two (2) years grant management and monitoring compliance.OREducation and Experience: A combination of related education in social work, business administration, public administration, nonprofit administration, or a closely related field (as determined by the agency) AND experience as described above equal to seven (7) years.If using Education to meet the minimum qualifications, there is no substitution for the two years experience administering a state or local funded housing or homeless assistance program.Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for.Applicants must upload their unofficial college transcripts that include the student name, college name, courses completed and/or degree with date conferred with this application, in order to receive credit.Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.Required CompetenciesStrong leadership skillsAbility to work across teamsStrong attention to detailStrong analytical skillsEffective problem-solving skillsEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to multitask, prioritize assignments, and organize work to accommodate shifting deadlinesProficiency in MS Word, ExcelStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to effectively collaborate with internal and external customersAbility to present and provide technical assistance and training to a large group of people. Strong organizational skills.Preferred QualificationsDemonstrated project or program management experience;Experience coordinating teams and projects, providing technical assistance to team members and program partners, and building strong relationships with stakeholders;Strong budget management skills,Experience with development, implementation, and evaluations of Federal and State housing programs, standards and implementation in accordance with best practices, particularly Emergency Housing programs focused on housing people from homelessness;At least two years of professional experience in affordable housing or homeless programs;Knowledge and experience with federal and state affordable housing programs;Strong skills in data analysis and interpretation, including experience creating and maintaining complex data collection and tracking systems;Additional years of experience providing program support in a complex department with multiple stakeholders.Conditions of EmploymentYou MUST be a Colorado resident (at the time of application) to apply for this position.Pre-employment criminal background checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure tosubmit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application beingrejected.Applicants may submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job and attach to the online application. Applications left blank or marked “See Resume” will not be accepted. Please address every requirement for the position with your experience in your application.The application may include the following documents that MUST be uploaded at the time of application:A resume (this is not a substitute for the online application demonstrating work history)Cover letter / letter of interestTranscripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications)DD214 (member-4 form) from applicants that may be eligible for veteran’s preferenceComparative AnalysisCurrent and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) are required to participate in the comparative analysis process through this job posting.Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the position. Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, training and experience review, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum qualifications. Address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties, required competencies and preferred qualifications in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.Supplemental InformationThe State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.DOLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Melissa Bellew, DOLA ADA Coordinator at Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and " " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.Biweekly Pay: As of July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule. This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year. Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.Technical Assistance: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attachingdocuments to your online application) please contact NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action. For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.For questions related to this job posting, please reach out to Melissa Bellew via email at State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.01If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, you may be eligible for step pay placement, if hired. Please list your dates of employment and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked and your Employee Identification Number (EIN). Alternatively, you can enter a Social Security Number if you do not recall your EIN:02DOLA - I am willing to accept an offer within the posted salary range?YesNo03DOLA - By clicking "yes" below, I certify that I understand that effective July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule.Yes04Explain your experience, within your housing program work, related to grant management and monitoring compliance.05Describe a time when you lead a team to achieve an important goal. How did you motivate and inspire your team members? What strategies did you use to overcome challenges and ensure project success?06Discuss a complex project or program you managed. What were the key challenges you faced, and how did you overcome them? How did you ensure the project stayed on schedule, within the budget, and met regulatory requirements?07Certification and Confidentiality StatementI certify that:--I understand that this, my completed Application, the attached Supplemental Questions, and my responses are confidential and that I have neither consulted with others nor received assistance in the preparation, writing, or editing of my responses and the information contained herein is in my own words and was prepared and completed solely by me and only me.--All the information I have provided herein is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and is made in good faith.--I have not communicated the confidential information of this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions in any way to other candidates, potential candidates, subject matter experts, or any person.--I understand that if the confidential information in this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions and/or my responses, are found to have been falsified, plagiarized, or shared in any way, I may be disqualified or removed from the position if appointed.I agree to the terms and conditions of this Certification and Confidentiality Statement.Required QuestionAgencyState of ColoradoAddressSee the full announcement by clickingthe "Printer" icon located above the job titleLocation varies by announcement, Colorado, --Website verify your email addressVerify Email