Homelessness Services Division Director

Make a difference in your community by bringing your leadership skills to the Department of Health Services (DHS)!

Starting salary up to $97.50/hour ($203,494/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

Reporting to the Director of Health Services, the Homelessness Services Division Director will be responsible for managing, planning, advising, and coordinating County programs related to

ending homelessness; ensuring there is collaboration and coordination of homelessness services with County departments and community partners; and leading and supervising staff in the accomplishment of this division's objectives.  This position is one of trust and confidence and will be accountable for the operations, performance, and work environment of the Division.  The Director will serve as a member of the department's Executive Management Team.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Preparing, recommending, and implementing policies, procedures, and program improvements
• Determining priorities within the Division and assisting in setting goals and work plans
• Providing technical advice to the Director of Health Services and other staff
• Overseeing the justification and administration of the Division's budget, grants,
• homeless and housing funding sources, and contracts
• Representing the department and the County before the Board of Supervisors, the Sonoma County
• Homelessness Coalition, and other public or private groups or agencies
• Establishing and evaluating data-driven metrics and reporting on the effectiveness and success of programs

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Programmatic and administrative experience related to housing and homelessness programs, preferably in a government setting
• Upstream and prevention program knowledge
• Experience developing programs
• Governmental fiscal and budgeting experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Training in grant management, is desired but not required

DHS is one of the County's largest and most complex departments. DHS consists of the Administration, Behavioral Health, Public Health, and Homelessness Services Divisions and is driven by its mission to promote, protect, and ensure access to services that support the

health, recovery, and well-being of all in Sonoma County. These ideas are the basis for how DHS operates and delivers services:

• Excellence -
• Strive to create a culture of learning, innovation, and data-driven practices to guide internal operations, improve performance, and build staff expertise
• Collaboration -
• Engage and work collaboratively with partners, communities, and staff to maximize its impact across the County
• Equity -
• Work to reduce disparities and ensure fairness, compassion, and social justice

For more information regarding the department, its programs, services, and partnerships, visit the DHS website.

*Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum

qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The

County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 5/27/24

Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and professional work experience that would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally this would include significant academic coursework and/or training in business or public administration, the Social Sciences, or a related field of study; and four years of full-time administrative or management experience working with federally-assisted housing and/or homelessness services programs in a non-profit or government agency, which included supervising subordinate employees.

License: Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

*Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum

qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The

County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are

committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we

serve. Apply by 5/27/24