Manager of State Individual Homelessness Resources
Job Type: Full-time
Organization: Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
Job Description:
Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is seeking a Manager of State Individual Homelessness Resources in the Division of Housing Stabilization!
AGENCY MISSION:
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is charged with creating more homes in Massachusetts and lowering housing costs for residents.
This position functions as the manager for individual shelter operations team, which oversees unaccompanied adult homeless shelter providers across the Commonwealth and related contracts. The Manager of State Individual Homelessness Resources is responsible for monitoring contracted programs, working closely with vendors and producing timely contract documents. Responsibilities include reviewing contract and amendment documents, providing advice and assistance in contract preparation, analyzing contract proposals, monitoring the execution of contracts, and preparing reports as needed. The Manager supervises two staff members who support these efforts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):
- Contracting & Monitoring:
- Develop schedule and assign project monitoring to include:
• Annual desk review of each contracted entity to monitor contract compliance and goals.
• Ensure team conducts site visits to each site at least once every other year to review compliance with health & safety codes and licensing requirements.
• Provide training and technical assistance and develop corrective action plans as necessary.
• Work with current and new potential vendors to develop or expand existing programs.
• Participate in Request for Response (RFR) evaluation committees.
• Develop and implement scopes of services for contracts.
- Supervision:
- Provide guidance/supervision to 2 direct report staff.
- Oversee the development, negotiation, and execution of contracts.
- Support the review for accuracy and authorization of vendor payment requests.
- Establish processes and make assignments to staff to ensure maximum contract utilization.
- Support communications with vendors and other state agencies for resolution.
- Follow up on legislative concerns and client complaints.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in program analysis, management, coordination, and planning.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and coordinate efforts of others.
- Experience conducting annual site visits for compliance.
- Experience interviewing clients and conducting investigations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience in relevant fields or (B) any equivalent combination of required experience and substitutions.
Substitutions include relevant certificates, associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, graduate degrees, or doctorate degrees for experience requirements.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
This position is expected to follow a hybrid model of in-office and remote work. Salary placement is determined by experience and education related to the position.
Official Title: Program Manager IV
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street
Job Posting: Sep 13, 2024, 1:33:48 PM
Number of Openings: 1
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