Homelessness Programs Manager

About the role

The Homelessness Programs Manager oversees the administration, coordination, and strategic development of programs addressing homelessness throughout Idaho. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, fostering collaborative partnerships, delivering technical assistance and training to grant recipients, and leading grant writing and administration efforts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
• Manage grant administration efforts, including resource allocation, grant award decisions and processes, technical assistance to grant recipients, and reporting
• Conduct grant writing in areas such as Continuum of Care (CoC), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
• Research new funding opportunities
• Support other departments with grant writing efforts
• Foster strong partnerships with stakeholders
• Inform public messaging on homelessness activities
• Advise on strategic direction of homelessness response efforts statewide
• Provide leadership and direction to staff
• Ensure professional development and training
• Coach staff to establish high standards of proficiency and customer service
• Participate in Idaho Housing and Finance Association's management team
• Represent Homelessness Programs and support departmental and organizational goals

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, or equivalent experience
• Verifiable expertise in organizational planning, budget development, and federal program administration
• Ability to interpret federal regulations and incorporate into policies and procedures
• Supervisory experience in administrative functions, including technical assistance, stakeholder management, and contractual oversight
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience inspiring large and diverse groups towards collective impact
• Experience analyzing resource allocation and performance data to inform strategy and goal creation
• Experience effectively managing staff with varying skill levels, utilizing effective time and project management skills