Senior Program Coordinator - Rental Assistance Division

Washington County, OR
$92,718.00 - $112,644.24 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, job share, retirement plan
United States, Oregon, Hillsboro
155 North 1st Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 01, 2025
THE POSITION The Department of Housing Services is currently recruiting for a Senior Program Coordinator - Rental Assistance to work towards our mission of ending homelessness in Washington County. The Senior Program Coordinator - Rental Assistance contributes to the Department of Housing Services' mission of creating pathways out of homelessness, promoting housing stability, and investing in affordable communities for Washington County and our residents by representing the Rental Assistance Division Senior Leadership. This key role is embedded within the Housing Authority of Washington County (HAWC) and supports the administration of all Rental Assistance programs. Under the direction of the Rental Assistance Programs Manager, support strategic and operational program management of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program and all Rental Assistance Programs managed by the department. Oversee and direct the functions and activities of assigned programs to ensure effective and efficient utilization of the agency's financial, human, and information technology resources. Assure programs comply with applicable federal, state, local and HUD/HA policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have: Experience with leadership oversight of the daily operations for Housing Choice Voucher program and rental subsidy programs, including initial eligibility determination, voucher issuance, leasing, rent reasonable determination, compliance, and annual recertification of participant eligibility. Experience in Housing and Urban Development (HUD) subsidized program management. Experience in program compliance with federal law, applicable HUD regulations, Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan, and special requirements and commitments made in applications for HCV Program vouchers and other Voucher subsidies. Knowledge or experience in compliance with Section 504, Title II of the ADA, the Fair Housing Act, applicable regulations and accessibility standards and the Voluntary Compliance Agreement between a PHA and HUD. Ability to understand and administer reasonable accommodation review and oversight for all housing programs. Knowledge of governmental policies, reading and translating regulations, creating and understanding contracts, IGAs, and MOUs. Team player skills, utilizing collaboration and partnership to accomplish goals. Ability to use quantitative and qualitative data in analyzing policies and making recommendations. Excellent writing and presentation skills. Knowledge and experience working with PHAs and flexibility under MTW. Familiarity with Yardi (or other PHA software), HOTMA, NSPIRE etc. (info systems and HUD requirements) The Rental Assistance Division administers all federal, state, regional and local rental assistance programs. The division embedded within the Department of Housing (including the Housing Authority of Washington County), is an innovative organization responsible for rent assistance, affordable housing development, and homeless services programming across our community. We are a dynamic team that highly values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives and life experiences. We embrace collaboration, work-life balance and a supportive workplace environment, and are passionate about the work we do to serve and support our diverse community. For more information, please click here. Why Washington County? Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution. Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County's services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident. Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program on the "Benefits" tab above! ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES To see a full listing of knowledge, skills, and abilities, please see our job classification: Senior Program Coordinator. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a health, social service, business, or related field; AND three (3) years of work experience in program administration, development, evaluation, and/or contract administration. OR Seven (7) years of work experience in program administration, development, evaluation, and/or contract administration. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our commitment to you: Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Selection Process MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Additional preferred qualifications screening may be applied depending on the number of applications received. Subject Matter Expert Resume Review: Your resume may be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews). Panel Interview(s): Generally, the top 6 - 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Conditional Offer: A successful candidate will require to successfully clear a third-party background check as a pre-employment condition and Oregon State comprehensive background check as a condition of continuous employment. Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family. Status of Your Application: You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings. Veterans' Preference If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points . Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation. Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment Gregory Garabedian, Talent Acquisition Business Partner gregory_garabedian@washingtoncountyor.gov Additional Resources: New to GovernmentJobs.com? Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process. 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