Health & Human Services Program Planner (Homelessness/Rapid Re-Housing)
City of Oakland
February 2, 2015
Professional Area:
Health and Human Services Planning
Housing
Location:
Oakland, CA
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM PLANNER
(Homelessness/Rapid Re-Housing)
$6,145-$7,545/month
Closes: Friday, February 20, 2015 at 11:59 pm
The City of Oakland is currently recruiting a Health & Human Services Program Planner (Selective Certification - Homelessness/Rapid Re-Housing) for the Human Services Department. The incumbent will utilize appropriate planning, analysis, development and implementation skills to strategically support Oakland's homeless system of care and interventions using a Housing-First philosophy and oversee division budgeting. Responsibilities include coordinating funding resources in collaboration with local systems of care (Public Health, Behavioral Health Care, Housing Development, Social Services, HUD, State HCD, etc.); the redesign of a transitional housing model of programming to a permanent supportive housing and rapid re-housing model of programming; identifying new resources to support the expansion of permanent supportive housing for homeless and at risk populations in Oakland; and maintaining and further developing strong and collaborative relationships with Alameda County mainstream service agencies and county-wide EveryOne Home effort to end homelessness.
Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in City and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Public Health, Social Welfare or closely related field with an emphasis on planning and policy development (a Master's degree is highly desirable) or appropriate experience may be substituted for graduate work on a year-for-year basis. This position requires experience in program planning, systems analysis, budget analysis and development, and strategic planning. Must have knowledge of policy direction and rules/regulations of local, state, and federal funding sources for homeless and special needs populations and Housing First and Rapid Re-Housing Methodology, along with good research, data analysis, evaluation, interpersonal, and grant preparation/administration skills. Additionally, knowledge of local, state and federal funding sources for homeless and special needs populations is highly desirable, while experience in program management, research, budget analysis, and staff supervision is desirable.
To apply and view current openings visit our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.You may also call (510) 238-3112 for information. EOE