Job details
Salary from $34.44 an hour job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Case management: 1 year (preferred)
Full job description
Dane county
Invites applications for the position of:
Housing strategy specialist
Salary: $34.44 - $44.50 hourly
Opening date: 09/24/21
Closing date: 10/08/21 04:30 pm
Description:
Dane county offers a wide range of benefits including fully paid dental and hmo health insurance premiums for full time employees/pro-rated for part-time employeesThe county will also provide contributions towards pos health insurance premiums and short/long term disabilityAdditional benefits available include long term care, vision coverage, flex spending account and deferred compensation programs paid in full by the employee and a wellness program (for further details visit www.countyofdane.com/emprel)Employees hired after 7-1-11 must be expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours annually to be enrolled in the wisconsin
Retirement system when hiredDane county also provides 6 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child.
Equity, definition and examples of duties:
Commitment to equity & inclusion
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goalAll employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive waysApplicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Definition
Under the direct supervison of the division administrator of the dane county department of
Human services housing access and affordability division, this position is responsible for making data-informed recommendations for program development, collaboration, and policy changes necessary to provide access to effective, innovative, and evidence-based services and resources for households experiencing doubled-up homelessnessDoubled-up homelessness is defined as category 3 homelessness (households under other federal definitions of homelessness) by the federal department of housing and urban development (hud)This definition includes households that are doubled-up (staying with others in a non-permanent housing situation), or self-paying to live in hotels.
Examples of duties
Data will be gathered and analyzed to understand existing resources and inform policy development for new initiatives and program approachesThe position will work collaboratively with program staff, service providers and other stakeholders to: complete a community asset map; inform and develop policies related to homelessness services in the county specific to dane
County’s doubled-up population; and analyze dataEffectively communicates, coordinates and collaborates with stakeholders around programs and services related to preventing and ending homelessness and increasing access to affordable housingAssists with staffing the city-county
Homeless issues committee.
Education, experience & special requirements:
Education, training and experience:
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor`s degree in a human
Services field, planning, public administration, community development, project management, or community engagement and its related fields, and two (2) years of professional experience working in any of the fields above.
Preferred requirements: demonstrated knowledge of housing and/or homelessness services and programs; and/or experience communicating data and policy to the general public; and/or experience with data research, data analysis, and/or policy development.
Special requirements:
Attendance at local community meetings, including some evening and weekend meetings.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively within dane countyMust have a valid driver`s license, or access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent.
Background check statement: some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job`s responsibilitiesWisconsin`s fair
Employment law, s111.31 – 111.395, wisStats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction recordHowever, dane county may disqualify an applicant if the position`s responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant`s criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.)
Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Physical and environmental work requirements:
Typical office environment, travel to alternative work sites, and work from homeMust have reliable high-speed internet and phone serviceAbility to sit at a computer for periods of time.
Ability to speak and communicate with various audiences in small and large group settings.
Ability to set up presentation and display equipment weighing up to 50 lbsWith or without assistance.
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
Knowledge of policy development; data research and analysis; and program planning and evaluationKnowledge of needs and challenges of low income populationsAbility to develop and implement programsAbility to develop a project management planEffective oral and written communication skillsAbility to produce written materials to promote programs, program outcomes, or policy recommendations for the general public, elected officials, and other stakeholdersAbility to develop constructive working relationships with stakeholders in the housing arenaAbility to work within a team to achieve shared goals related to improving housing-related outcomesKnowledge of state/federal programs and requirements, engagement and principles of social justiceAbility to use standard microsoft office suite products.
Applications may be filed online at: position #2021-00660 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/countyofdane housing strategy specialist
Job type: full-time
Pay: from $34.44 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Experience:
Case management: 1 year (preferred)
Work location:
One location
