Make a difference and join the DCA Team!  DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living.  We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement.  If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.  

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference.  Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work

 General Description:

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities through the development of safe, decent and affordable housing. DCA offers a fast pace, challenging and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference.  Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work.

SUMMARY

The CoC Program Team Lead, OHSN is responsible for supporting the functions of the Georgia Balance of State Continuum of Care, their participating agencies, grantees, and the Board of Directors. The responsibilities of the CoC Program Team Lead will include oversight of all CoC planning activities, CoC Governance (including CoC Board, CoC membership, and Committees), Regional Body coordination, and relationship building.  The CoC Program Team Lead is responsible for ensuring the success of the program by organizing resources and personnel, monitoring progress, and developing strategies to achieve program goals.  The position will further CoC goals by building and maintaining strong relationships with community stakeholders and partners as well as funded and non-funded programs. The CoC Program Team Lead will work to ensure that HUD regulations are followed and that supportive practices and responses for people who are experiencing homelessness are developed and maintained. The CoC Program Team Lead will oversee the day-to-day activities of the CoC Program Team, including two CoC Program Coordinators, CoC Data Analyst, and CoC Youth Homelessness Specialist.  

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Assist in the development of and ensure the implementation of strategies designed to reduce homelessness in the State, in consultation with the BoS CoC Board of Directors, general membership, other state agencies, providers, and representatives of local governments and other partners as relevant.
• Assist in the facilitation of the annual CoC funding competition, including the annual review and ranking process for renewal and new project applications.
• Support the completion and submission of the annual CoC Consolidated Application for funding from HUD.
• Review and support the submission of required federal reports associated with the Balance of State CoC.
• Assist in the development of and ensure the implementation of a performance monitoring process for funded agencies to ensure optimal performance and compliance with key HUD regulations
• Ensure performance monitoring of funded partners, including Housing First Assessments.
• Assist in the planning of and ensure execution of an annual training program for all CoC grantees and stakeholders.
• Support Balance of State CoC efforts to address homelessness among youth and other high priority subpopulations.
• Support Balance of State CoC efforts to address and prevent racial disparities within the system.
• Review and ensure the update of internal and external documents, such as CoC standards to support annual processes and requirements.
• Ensure coordination of the regular meetings of the Balance of State COC Membership and CoC Board
• Provide administrative support and coordination to committees established for the CoC.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• Support the development and maintenance of partnerships across the Balance of State that benefit the growth of the CoC membership and the development of a continuum of homeless, housing, and prevention services across the state.
• Professionally represent DCA and the Balance of State CoC in public forums.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree and/or minimum three years of progressive experience in planning, nonprofit administration, public policy, business, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the agency specific minimum qualifications possess at least one of the following:

• Master’s degree
• Experience working directly with HUD CoC and/or ESG funding
• Knowledge of coordinated entry for homeless services, as defined by HUD
• Experience preparing federal funding applications, as well as managing and reporting on secured funding; preference for experience with HUD.
• Experience of strategy development towards ending homelessness
• Experience with data analysis of HMIS or comparable data set
• Experience supervising individual contributors to a multi-site project
• Experience in grant writing

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and focused deadline driven work.
• Exceptional organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple projects and timelines.
• Strong collaborative skills to work with a diverse set of stakeholders, including external partners and internal groups.
• Self-motivated, confident individual with ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to solve problems, identify new solutions and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in technology, including online databases, web conference services, and funding application systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the CoC’s geographic area.

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

• This position is exempt, knowing it may include hours which exceed eight hours in a day or forty hours in a week.
• This position is a hybrid work position with three days on site in the office and two days of optional teleworking.
• This position does not offer full remote work hours.
• Occasional travel required including air and car travel
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential

Physical / Sensory requirements:

Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Must be able to perform office related duties.

Must be able to operate office equipment.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services.

Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.

Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need an accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.  This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included.   However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.