Director of Special Projects

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $119,140 - $160,580

Title : Director, Special Projects

Location :

Seattle, WA; In person & eligible for telework

Organizational Overview

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is a public administrative agency created by an interlocal agreement between the City of Seattle and King County. KCRHA is responsible for unifying, coordinating, and administering the funding of emergency services for people experiencing homelessness to provide oversight and accountability. Our mission is to administer effective, performance-based homeless services to support a high-functioning homelessness crisis response system to significantly decrease the incidence of unsheltered homelessness across King County using equity and social justice principles. Crisis response includes services that support those who are not yet in permanent housing such as : Emergency shelter, Transitional Housing, Tiny Home Villages, Rapid Re-Housing, Day Centers, and Severe Weather shelter.

Team Overview

The Programs Department is responsible for managing homelessness services contracts, conducting procurements for homelessness services in King County, administering the Coordinated Entry System, fulfilling the functions as the Continuum of Care Lead Entity, and overseeing the activation of homelessness services capacity increases during emergencies, such as severe weather. The Director of Special Projects serves in a leadership capacity on this team and manages KCRHAs programmatic initiatives, including grant applications and oversight, site planning and development, and other special projects. The Emergency Operations Team reports to the Director of Special Projects. Flexibility and cross-functional collaboration are key skills that contribute to the team's success.

Role Description

The Director of Special Projects works directly with the Chief Program Officer to oversee and manage a variety of projects on behalf of KCRHA clients and execute high-profile projects that are critical to the agency's mission. This role requires a passion for ending homelessness, outstanding critical thinking, analytical and interpersonal communication skills, strong planning and project management experience and develop valuable results. The Director has experience assisting with developing and implementing homeless programs and systems or housing / homeless policy development. This role oversee Emergency Operations Team (severe weather and similar emergency responses) and works collaboratively with other divisions in the Programs Department and KCRHA-wide teams. The Director will be a member of the Programs Department Leadership Team.

Accountabilities

• Serve as overall program lead for homeless project planning efforts. This may include leading Executive and council-requested projects and working with local jurisdictions on homeless response efforts.
• Incorporate equity and social justice principles and approaches in KCRHA planning and special projects work.
• Serve as a resource for the Program and Performance Department, addressing program implementation issues including financial and staff resource needs, internal / external conflicts, and needed program changes.
• Build relationships and maintain good communication with community stakeholders and institutional partners, working together to achieve common goals.
• Lead and participate in meetings with key stakeholders, including local community members, elected officials, housing, and service providers.
• Collaborate on contract management, training, community engagement, data collection and analysis, and promoting equity, customer service, and accountability with numerous teams in KCRHA, including the Emergency and Housing Services Division; the Coordinated Entry Team, Finance Department, Research and Data Department, and the Ombuds Office.
• Oversee the budgets of special projects, including the Encampment Resolution Program funded by the Washington Department of Commerce and work with fiscal staff and the Chief Programs Officer to monitor the fund sources, analyze / project availability of funds into the future, and propose revisions to budget / policy.
• Supervise, mentor and provide support (especially during severe weather activations) for Emergency Operations staff by establishing work goals and objectives. Ensuring professional development, performance reviews, and as-needed disciplinary activities. Makes recommendations to the Chief Programs Officer regarding personnel actions.
• Perform other duties as

Minimum Requirements

Additional Requirements

Benefits

The KCRHA offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Health : Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Insurance : Life insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.

Retirement : Pension and Deferred Compensations Plan for eligible employees.

Paid Time Off : Unlimited vacation,96 hoursof paid sick and safe leave, 12 official holidays, and 2 personal holidays.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.

Commuter Benefit : Subsidized ORCA card.

EEO Statement

The KCRHA is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, nationality, national origin, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition,The KCRHAwill provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.