Job Opportunity

Chief of Homeless Services
San Bernardino County

Date Posted:

December 1, 2022

Salary:

$115,190 – $155,064 Annually

Description:

Under general direction, plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the activities and programs of the Health, Housing and Human Services; develop and direct collaborative systems that integrate physical and behavioral health, housing, public safety, and supportive services; to perform related work. This position reports directly to the Deputy Executive Officer of the Human Services division. The Chief of Homeless Services oversees and acts as the appointing authority for the Homeless Response Division and is responsible for the management of the overall activities of the division, including formulating and administering Countywide policy related to homeless response services. OPPORTUNITIES AND PRIORITIES • Develop partnerships for the development of new strategies to address the needs of those who are experiencing homelessness or are experiencing crises that may lead to being homeless. • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop County-wide outreach strategies to assess service needs; and more effective ways to provide assistance to the homeless community.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is a humble, passionate, and innovative leader who is experienced in creating solutions to the challenges of homelessness. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to collaborate with other County departments, create and foster business relationships, and build support from potential partners and key stakeholders. The successful candidate will have effective written and verbal communication skills, a positive presence, and have sensitive political awareness, to provide clear and concise staff reports, articulate ideas, and talk at the policy level with County leadership to develop new programs, and lead initiatives which will result in a reduction in the incidence and duration of homelessness among community members, and an increase in homeless prevention strategies. The selected candidate will be well versed and current on homeless demographics, federal and state priorities, grant and other funding sources including administration and timelines, and best practices in homeless service and housing delivery.

How to Apply:

For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Rev3-San-Bernardino-County-CHS.pdf. To be considered for this exciting career opportunity, please submit a resume, cover letter, and five work related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) at: https://koffassociates.com/chief-of-homeless-services/. Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held. For additional information, please contact: Frank Rojas at: (510) 495-0448 Email: frojas@koffassociates.com Website: https://koffassociates.com/

Filing Deadline:

1/2/2023

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