EMPLOYMENT OPP: Director, Homeless Services Program (Baltimore City)
Director, Homeless Services Program
Operations Manager I
$78,900 - $130,000
(salary commensurate with experience)
The Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Human Services is seeking a dynamic individual to plan and direct the ongoing development and implementation of its Homeless Services Program (HSP). The incumbent will report to the Director of the Mayor's Office of Human Services (MOHS).
Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
■ Oversee the development and implementation of long range program goals of the City's Homeless Services
Program (HSP), including supervision of the HSP staff. Collaborate with the Journey Home Executive Director to
make policy recommendations to the Director of the Mayor's Office of Human Services on strategies for making
homelessness rare and brief.
■ Prepare grant proposals by writing grant narratives and preparing grant budgets; assembling grant materials and
writing applications.
■ Review, approve and write complex narrative and statistical reports and memoranda, including recommending
revision in Program related legislation; submit reports and memoranda to supervisor for review and approval.
■ Speak and testify before government councils and commissions, business and community groups on program
projects, plans, goals and activities; advise these groups on program and City policies, practices, procedures and
goals.
■ Coordinate activities with other agencies and organizations, explaining program services to, and obtaining
financial aid and other assistance from such agencies and organizations and providing them with assistance.
■ Review, interpret and recommend new, revised or amended departmental policies, practices, and procedures to
ensure program efficiency and compliance with City, State and Federal laws and regulations.
■ Prepare and administer program budget, develop budget recommendations and monitor expenditures.
■ Maintain professional knowledge through such means as attending seminars, conferences, reviewing professional
publications, and participating in professional organizations.
■ Hire, fire, promote, evaluate the performance of, and train staff.
■ Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of administrative practices and methods, including but not limited to social program administration, planning and budgeting.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, State and Federal officials, department managers, and community, business and related public groups.
- Ability to research and write complex narrative and statistical reports.
- Ability to speak and testify effectively before government and legal bodies, commissions, community and business groups.
- Ability to supervise staff.
This is a full time non-civil service position with a comprehensive benefits package. Those considered for employment must authorize release of a criminal background check from the Maryland State Police.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of progressively responsible experience in related homeless, social, health or other human service related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
To Apply: Please forward resumes by regular mail or e-mail to the attention of Ms. Susan Olubi, Director of
Administrative Services, Mayor's Office of Human Services, 7 E. Redwood Street, 5th Floor, Baltimore MD 21202; Susan.Olubi@baltimorecity.gov
no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, September 26, 2014 No facsimiles accepted.
Baltimore City is an Equal Opportunity Employer