Senior Homeless Programs Analyst Homeless Housing Innovations Department

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1 Senior Homeless Programs Analyst Homeless Housing Innovations Department Salary: $67, $82, Application Deadline: February 20, 2017 To apply, please visit: Established in 1979, the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) is an award-winning public agency dedicated to preserving and increasing affordable housing within the City of San Diego. Since 1981, SDHC has contributed more than $1 billion in loans and bond financing to projects that have produced 14,531 affordable rental units. We provide a variety of award-winning affordable housing programs and services that stimulate the local economy, revitalize neighborhoods, and help improve the lives of more than 125,000 San Diegans annually. Homelessness and its impacts on our community is an issue that the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) cares deeply about and has made a priority in the last several years. SDHC plays a significant role in supporting local efforts that work toward ending homelessness. Specifically, these programs assist non-profit agencies that provide housing and services for veterans, families and individuals facing homelessness who are dealing with disabilities, health challenges, domestic violence and economic instability. In addition, as a Moving to Work Agency, SDHC has been able to use the Sponsor-Based Housing Program to house and provide supportive services for the chronically homeless. Implemented as a pilot program, this unique approach combines supportive services with a housing first model -- meaning greater success in stabilizing the life of a homeless person is achieved when they live in homes of their own The Homeless Housing Innovations Department is dedicated to assist in the efforts to end homelessness in the City of San Diego by designing innovative programs and strategies that leverage the San Diego Housing Commission s resources that advance its goal of providing opportunities to improve the quality of life for the individuals and families it serves. Page 1 of 6

2 The Homeless Housing Innovations Department is currently searching for a Senior Homeless Programs Analyst to provide complex administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance support to assigned Commission programs; serves as the Commission's expert on specific assigned housing programs and program funds; analyzes programmatic practices and procedures and develops and implements recommendations for operational, policy, and procedural improvements; conducts needs analyses, feasibility studies, and evaluations for assigned programs; develops, summarizes, and maintains administrative and fiscal records; fosters cooperative working relationships among Commission departments and acts as a liaison with various community, public, and regulatory agencies; and performs related work as required. Examples of Essential Job Functions: Assists in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and administrative control systems for the programs to which assigned. Coordinates, oversees, and performs professional-level administrative and programmatic work for various housing programs in such areas as budget development, financial administration and reporting, grants administration, loan management, contract administration, commercial building management, partnership development, management analysis, public information, and program evaluation. Plans, designs, develops, organizes, oversees, and administers highly complex housing programs and projects; directs all aspects of assigned programs, including legal and regulatory compliance; develops, receives, reviews, and processes program applications, contracts, environmental reviews, and agreements; participates on various committees and may present recommendations to the Housing Commission and Housing Authority. Administers contract housekeeping tasks; tracks goals; drafts board reports; conducts site visits and audits. Serves as a liaison to employees, the public, private organizations, government agencies, community groups, and other organizations; provides information and assistance regarding assigned programs and services; receives and responds to complaints and questions relating to assigned area of responsibility; reviews problems and implements corrective actions. Develops, oversees, and implements new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation; compiles and analyzes data and makes recommendations; analyzes and interprets new or proposed Federal and State legislation, regulations, and policies; drafts new legislations, ordinances, or policy initiatives as directed. Oversees and conducts a variety of analytical and operational studies regarding departmental and programmatic activities, including complex financial, budget, regulatory, operational, or administrative issues or questions; evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations, and assists with the implementation of procedural, administrative, and/or operational changes after approval; prepares comprehensive technical records and reports, identifies alternatives, and makes and justifies recommendations. Page 2 of 6

3 Develops and administers program budgets, including revenue projections, multi-year cash flow analysis, cost containment, and grant funds disbursement; monitors revenues and expenditures; identifies and recommends resolutions for budgetary problems. Prepares program applications to secure Federal, State, and local funding commitments; assists in the reporting of alternate funding sources and ensures compliance with Federal, State, local, funding agency, and Commission accounting and reporting requirements and applicable laws, regulations, and professional accounting practices. Develops consultant requests for proposals for professional services; administers contracts after award; ensures contractor compliance with Commission standards and specifications and time and budget estimates; analyzes and resolves complex problems that may arise. Prepares and presents Housing Commission and Housing Authority agenda reports and various other commission, committee, and staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, and correspondence regarding assigned programs. Participates on a variety of interdisciplinary committees and commissions and represents the Commission to a variety of community, government, and regulatory agencies and stakeholder groups; conducts workshops, forums, and training sessions for practitioners of affordable housing programs; provides professional and technical expertise to the community. Performs other duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications: Knowledge of: Research, statistical, analytical, and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures. Principles, practices, and procedures of funding sources and grant funds disbursement. Project and/or program management, analytical processes, and report preparation techniques. Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures. Principles and practices of contract administration and evaluation, budget development and administration, and sound financial management policies and procedures. English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. Techniques for effectively representing the Commission in contacts with government agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Commission staff. Principles and practices of Federal, State, and local housing programs preferred but not required. Page 3 of 6

4 Ability to: Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned programs. Coordinate and oversee programmatic administrative, budgeting, and fiscal reporting activities. Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. Plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction. Plan and conduct research on a wide variety of program topics including grant funding, contract feasibility, budget proposals, and operational alternatives. Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data effectively. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques. Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials. Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Effectively represent the Commission in meetings with government agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Operate and maintain modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education & Experience: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration or public administration, finance, social services or a related field, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the analysis and stewardship of housing programs, including three (3) years equivalent to the Program Analyst at the Commission. Page 4 of 6

5 A cover letter is required. Please attach to your online application. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment. Benefits: SDHC continues to provide a comprehensive benefit package for eligible employees and family members. Employees become eligible to participate in the various insurance plans on the first of the month following their hire date provided they work at least 20 hours per week (for most plans). Eligible employees also have the option of covering their eligible dependents for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, Short Term Disability (spouse only), Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Medical Bridge. SDHC gives each benefit eligible employee an allocation of Benefit Credits. You receive Benefit Credits on a semi-monthly basis in the 1st and 2nd paycheck each month. During enrollment, you decide how to spend your credits to purchase any optional benefits that suit your needs for the upcoming plan year. The optional benefits you purchase are in addition to the core benefits provided to you by SDHC at no cost. The optional benefits include medical, dental and vision. If you choose benefits that cost more than the Benefit Credits you receive, you will contribute the balance of the cost from your paycheck to purchase these benefits. If you choose benefits that cost less than the Benefit Credits you receive, the balance will be included in your next paycheck, which will be taxable income. Benefit Credit: $10,582/year Plan Options are as follows: Retirement Plans: Diversified Defined Contribution Pension Plan Great West 457 Tax Deferred Savings Plan Annual Leave: Years 1 through 4; 28 days Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year Social Security Exempt: No contribution to Social Security, saving 6.20% of taxable gross earnings. No Social Security credit is earned; Social Security benefits may be reduced by SDHC Pension Plan benefits received. Car Allowance: Vice Presidents and Directors receive an auto allowance added to the biweekly paycheck. Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $4,600 per fiscal year Page 5 of 6

6 Discounted Parking: Employees located at Broadway may enroll for monthly discounted parking. Payroll deducted cost is $60 per month. SDHC works a compressed work schedule (CWS) whereby all employees create a schedule within the Agency s core hours, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, and work the same days and share the same day off. Our offices are closed every other Friday. Page 6 of 6