Supportive Housing Coordinator

Job Summary

Please note this position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be received by May 16th, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. 
 
The Opportunity 
Does working in a fast-paced environment energize you? Are you talented at guiding stakeholders toward a goal? Are you a self-starter always driving to execution? Do you enjoy improving and creatively streamlining processes? If your answers to these questions is “yes”, please keep reading! 

We are currently recruiting for a talented and passionate Supportive Housing Coordinator that will serve Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) in King County.
 
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Vice President of HCV, the Supportive Housing Coordinator will gather and analyze data as it relates to program evaluation plans within the HCV department. This incumbent will be responsible for researching and recommending policy and procedure changes, composing various documents and reports, managing assigned projects, supporting managers.
 
The King County Housing Authority
 
King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is the largest provider of affordable housing in the Pacific Northwest and a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link.  

Essential Functions

Schedules and facilitates meetings with stakeholders; prepares agendas and follow up communications; analyzes and evaluates problems, data, policy, regulations, and programs with critical, creative and reflective thinking to identify solutions and improved methods to achieving goals and objectives.  

Monitors and communicates referral targets and utilization to stakeholders; performs data analysis for creating operational program reports; prepares and completes the department's portion of planning and monthly utilization reporting documents; researches and gathers statistics and data to prepare management reports; researches and analyzes policies and procedures for the department; works in tandem with KCHA departments to accomplish goals and objectives. 

Provides technical assistance, problem solving, and training to staff and external stakeholders on various policies, regulations, and procedures applicable to supportive housing programs. 

Develops and uses tools and processes for collecting and managing data in accordance with program evaluation plans and operations; reviews partnership agreements (contracts, MOUs, MOAs, etc.) that govern supportive housing programs.

Drives action and results via exceptional facilitation skills including the ability to facilitate groups of people with divergent opinions. 

Participates in internal and external meetings to support data-informed decision making.

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Qualifications:

Associate's degree AND

Considerable experience coordinating, implementing and monitoring program operations where data, reporting and facilitation of meetings was involved OR

An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles, practices, theories, and techniques of leasing housing and organization management.

Comprehends technical aspects of the position and continuously builds knowledge, keeping up to date on the procedural aspects of the position including comprehensive knowledge of the:

Modern principles, practices, theories, and techniques of leasing housing and organization management.

Application of laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures relating to the various programs, HCV, and HUD.

Demonstrates experience in maintaining accurate records and performing precise data entry with a high level of attention to detail.

Establishes and nurtures relationships with stakeholders, regularly inviting feedback and suggestions; works cooperatively with others as an active member of an inclusive team.

Uses critical, creative, and reflective thinking skills to identify problems, analyze and evaluate various solutions, implement solutions, and monitor their effectiveness.

Values diversity and possesses an understanding of multicultural and cultural competencies; ability to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Effectively organizes multiple assignments, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities, to produce work products that are accurate, thorough and on time.

Ensures complete regulatory compliance for assigned programs activities through accurate interpretation of applicable governing policy.

Exhibits collaborative teamwork skills by fostering effective working relationships, engaging in cooperative efforts, exchanging ideas, and addressing issues in a constructive manner.

Applies effective written and verbal communication techniques to convey clear and timely messages to internal and external stakeholders; communicates clearly and effectively via multiple methods.

Prepares clear and concise reports.

Presents frameworks and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively.

Ability to present information in a way that is accessible and easily understood by users.

Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, DocuSign, OnBase and database software.

Special Requirements:

Consent to and pass criminal records background check.

Must possess a valid driver's license to travel between work sites as required. Must have an acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Position Information and Application Process

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

Complete the online application profile in its entirety.

Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter)

Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. (Résumé)

Salary & Benefits:
 The starting salary range for this position is $74,796.80- $91,624.00 annually dependent on qualifications and professional experience. The complete salary range for this position is $74,796.80 - $108,452.48 annually. Performance based merit increase opportunities and COLAs are reviewed on an annual basis. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits are also available. For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please visit our benefits page.
 
 Physical Requirements
 Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
 
 This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
 
 Equal Opportunity: 
 King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.