This position is located in the DC Department of Human Services (DHS) within the Family Services Administration (FSA). The Program Manager will provide oversight and leadership to the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) team. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Deputy Administrator for Permanent Housing. The incumbent in this position will work independently at a strategic level. The incumbent will also be responsible for managing a group of Supervisory Social Workers, Social Worker Monitors, and Program Support Specialists.
Through 23 contracted service providers, the PSH program provides a permanent housing subsidy with intensive case management supports to individuals and families exiting homelessness with a chronic disabling condition. Supportive services are designed to build independent living and tenancy skills and connect people with community based health care, treatment and employment services.
About DHS
The mission of the District of Columbia Department of Human Services (DHS) is to provide meaningful and equitable services, supports, and access to resources for District residents to realize their goals. Our approach to preventing homelessness and supporting individuals and/or families experiencing homelessness is focused both on systems-level reforms and on the quality of the programs and supports within that system. These efforts include creating economic opportunity, making our neighborhoods safer, and providing more effective and efficient government services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent in this position will be responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the operation of a program(s) and its activities in accordance with the mission and goals of an agency; develops new programs to support the strategic direction of the agency; advises and consults with administration/division managers; meets with appropriate staff to identify and resolve problems or conflicts; makes or recommends final decisions regarding policy, operations, and administrative procedures of the program. Establishes and manages long- and short-term program goals; develops, analyzes, and evaluates new or modified program/management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives. Develops, implements and maintains complex procedures, administrative monitoring practices and controls in order to obtain smooth and effective operation of a program(s); coordinates work activities of the program to prevent delays in required actions or to improve programs or services; identifies, develops and implements departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; determines resource allocation and levels of service according to established policies; plans and writes grant applications and manages grant-funded projects.
Develops and analyzes program reports; directs the preparation of monthly and annual reports; directs the gathering and analysis of information and reports necessary to document and evaluate processes. Serves as a liaison between the agency and/or division, community agencies, citizen groups, developers, property managers, committees and commissions, federal, state and local agencies, authorities and task forces concerning agency program needs, new programs, policies and procedures and to facilitate progress on specific projects.
Qualifications and Education
Candidates must meet Selective Placement Factor in order to be considered further for this position.
Selective Placement Factor
Program Manager applicants must have experience providing case management and expertise in homeless services.
Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Licenses and Certifications
None
Working Conditions/Environment
The work is performed in a typical office setting.
Other Significant Factors
Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Pay, Plan, Series & Grade: MS-0340-14
Promotion Potential: None
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS) - At-Will
MSS At-Will Statement: Positions in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as Emergency. Employees occupying positions designated as Emergency are required to:
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Provide advice, recommendations, and/or specific functional support necessary for the continuity of operations during a declared emergency.
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Remain at their duty station, or alternate work location (approved by their supervisor), if activated, when a situation or condition occurs and results in early dismissal for nonessential/non-emergency employees.
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Report to their duty station, when activated, on time and as scheduled when a situation or condition occurs during non-work hours, and results in the late arrival or closing of District government offices for non-essential/non-emergency employees.
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Telework during a declared emergency, instead of remaining or reporting to his or her duty station, if directed by the agency head (or designee), supervisor or manager.
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Carry or wear their official District government ID card during the period of the declared emergency, if not teleworking
Position Designation: This position has been deemed Security Sensitive under the guideline of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.
Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.
Residency Requirement: If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.
