ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 280, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 (determined by experience)

Open Until Filled

Grade 24

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Director of Housing and Community Development, this position manages the Special Needs Programs division, ensuring the Balance of State Continuum of Care, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), Housing Trust Fund (HTF), Rapid Rehousing (RRH), Fair Housing and Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) funds are allocated and expended in compliance with federal, state and local requirements. Other duties as assigned.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona.

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Director of Housing and Community Development, this position will manage program staff, which perform the duties necessary to operate a successful Balance of State Continuum of Care and deliver programs to meet the demands of Special Needs populations across the state. This position works in conjunction with the Assistance Deputy Director of Housing and Community Development to constantly assess where programs can be expanded, revised or created to meet the needs of Special Needs populations statewide. This position maintains working relationships with local governments, state agencies, Councils of Governments, non-profits, HUD, Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness and other entities with which ADOH collaborates to deliver services.

Duties include:

• Administration of the Special Needs Division ensuring that services are available to the Special Needs Populations across the state which include persons who are physically and developmentally disabled with a serious mental illness, developmentally disabled, experiencing homelessness, living with substance abuse issues, HIV/AIDS positive and other individuals and families that need special assistance in meeting their housing needs such as homeless youth and veterans. Supervision of Program Specialists who manage the delivery of services through performance based contracts including Rapid Rehousing, Rental Assistance, Permanent Supportive Housing, Homeless Prevention and Stabilization Services. Work in conjunction with the Assistant Deputy Director of Programs to constantly assess where programs can be expanded, revised or created to meet the needs of Special Needs populations statewide. Maintain working relationships with local governments, state agencies, Councils of Governments, non-profits, HUD and other entities with which ADOH collaborates to deliver services.

• Maintain a working relationship with staff at the Maricopa Continuum of Care, Pima Continuum of Care, Arizona Department of Economic Security (the Emergency Solutions Grant grantee), AHCCCS and other entities to be knowledgeable of the services they deliver and to engage them in statewide planning and program development. Collaborate with these entities to develop best practices (standard work) in Rapid Rehousing, Supportive Housing, Homeless Prevention, Shelter Operations and the Homeless Management Information System. Collaborate with these entities and the emergency shelter providers in their respective areas to assess their emergency shelter needs and adjust service delivery to meet the demand. Provide assistance to these entities in reviewing funding proposals and other activities in which ADOH is needed as a team member.

• Ensure that the use of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) continues to increase (by adding new agencies) and to progress in quality of the data and in the usefulness of the analysis and reports it produces. This position will ensure high quality of data entry, performs frequent data analysis to determine adherence by funded agencies to performance standards and coordinating with HMIS Systems Administrator to adjust the HMIS technical support as necessary to accommodate system improvements.

• Review Requests for Proposal and funding applications for responsiveness to ADOH standards, making funding recommendations to the Funding Team, assign approved projects to Program Specialists staff for contract management, oversee all contract work, review all contracts, legal documents and requests for payments, review correspondence, monitor documents and close out documentation. Responsible for the resolution of any significant issues that may arise during the course of such contracting.

• Monitor current trends in the field of affordable housing and ending homelessness, evaluates impact and recommend policy and procedural modifications accordingly. Assist with the development of all manner of program related materials, including revising and maintaining established policies, operating procedures and goals in compliance with internal and external regulations. Work with the Assistant Deputy Director of Housing and Community Development to design new programs, recommend changes to established programs and participate in trainings to impart expertise in new programs.

• Work with other divisions of the agency, including the Data Division, Accounting Division and others as required. Meet with outside groups as necessary to further the achievement of the goals of the division. Demonstrate analytical skills and financial analysis along with facilitating meeting, organizing and reprioritizing work to meet changing priorities and deadlines all within the framework of the Arizona Management System.

• Other duties as assigned.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of state and federal funding sources; considerable knowledge and principles and practices of the administration of state agencies and management; state and federal contract management requirements; internal controls and auditing procedures; extensive knowledge of housing programs and services.

Skills:

Organization skills; written and communication skills; negotiating and interpersonal skills; analytical skills; public speaking and presentation skills; conflict resolution; considerable computer skills; time management.

Abilities:

Ability to manage effectively; Ability to maintain confidentiality; work effectively with superiors, subordinates and groups, outside entities and other governmental agency representatives; ability to analyze data and reports and develop sound recommendations; establish partnerships and working relationships.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

By providing the option of a remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program. New ASRS members will have a 27-week waiting period for membership. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement.

Please visit our website at housing.az.gov for further information about the Arizona Department of Housing.