Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)is seeking a Continuum of Care Grants Coordinator in the Division of Housing Stabilization!
AGENCY MISSION:
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is responsible for building more homes and lowering housing costs across the Commonwealth through partnerships with municipalities, housing authorities, and community stakeholders.
OF ROLE:
The Program Coordinator II will function as a Continuum of Care Grants Coordinator for the Massachusetts Balance of State (BoS) Continuum of Care (CoC).
The Program Coordinator II provides operational oversight of subrecipient contracts for funding from Massachusetts BoS CoC grants and supports subrecipients in their implementation of the projects funded through these contracts. Under the supervision of the Massachusetts BoS CoC Supervisor, this position manages the contract compliance process with other professional staff for the BoS CoC and ensures subrecipient compliance with contracted performance measures and outcomes, HUD-mandated Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data reporting, Coordinated Entry participation, and compliance with HUD CoC regulations. The BoS CoC Program Coordinator II provides application support for the annual BoS CoC grant application to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as directed by the Massachusetts BoS CoC Supervisor.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):
1) Contracts:
·Works with homeless service providers and other Division of Housing Stabilization (DHS) staff to execute timely and accurate contracts, renewals and amendments.
·Works with existing and potential contractors to develop new programs and/or expand existing programs as assigned.
2) Data Management:
·Ensures that all CoC-funded contractors are active participants in the HUD-required Homeless Management Information System and that the data entered is at minimum 90% complete and accurate.
·Ensures that all CoC-funded contractors are active participants in the HUD-required Coordinated Entry System.
3) Invoices:
·Works with contractors to ensure that each submits accurate and timely invoices for eligible expenditures and meets federal documentation requirements for these expenditures.
4) Performance & Compliance:
·Works with CoC-funded contractors to ensure these sub-recipients meet both EOHLC and HUD performance requirements and provide coordinated, appropriate, and effective services to homeless and formerly homeless clients.
·Works with the CoC Program Monitoring Officer to ensure contract compliance and to provide technical assistance and assist in developing corrective action plans when necessary.
5) Other:
·Investigates client complaints and intercedes in the resolution process between homeless service providers and clients if needed in relation to the contracts and projects managed in this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Excellent written communication skills.
2.Excellent oral communication skills.
3.Experience in program analysis, program management, program coordination, and/or program planning.
4.Demonstrated proficiency in using both Microsoft Word and Excel.
5.Ability to handle multiple priorities.
COMMENTS:
Please upload resume and cover letter.
This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days, as needed.
Salary placement is determined by years of experience and education directly related to the position and the Human Resources Division’s Recruiting Guidelines. In the case of a promotional opportunity, the salary provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the-required experience.*
II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.*
III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.*
*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
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