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Housing Administrator - Denver Sheriff Department

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City and County of Denver

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Denver
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AI generated summary

  • You need a master’s in a relevant field or a bachelor’s with 3-5 years' experience, grant management skills, team experience, data reporting, and preferably bilingual in Spanish. CPR/First Aid certification is required.
  • You will coordinate housing resources, manage contracts, oversee budgets, analyze data, recruit vendors, collaborate with stakeholders, and support community housing initiatives.

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in an associated field (social work, psychology, criminology, sociology, human services, etc.), or a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience in related work as outlined above
  • Experience working in a large jail setting or within the Criminal Justice System
  • Microsoft Excel and Word skills
  • Minimum of 1 -3 years’ experience working within a grant writing or management space
  • Experience working within a non-profit or community-engagement work
  • Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams or community coalition teams
  • Experience with reporting on data for grants, data collection, coordination, and strategic planning
  • Be bilingual - Spanish preferred
  • Strong presentation, negotiation, and collaboration skills
  • Strong understanding and advocacy for incarcerated and justice involved individuals
  • Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, or a related field
  • Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional or technical level experience planning the administrative aspects of a program(s) or training program participants and/or volunteers. (Some positions may require experience in a specific program area.)
  • Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education
  • Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements
  • License/Certifications: By position, requires certification in CPR/First Aid at the time of application or by the completion of probation
  • Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

  • Assists with the program development, coordination, and implementation of access to housing resources to include researching best practices.
  • Create new contracts, scopes of work that align with contracts, submit, and review reports, monitor contract compliance, provide follow-up support to contracted vendors.
  • Support with budget oversight, ensure spend down is accurate and occurring in appropriate amount of time.
  • Assist with data analysis, outreach contracts, identify gaps in services, and needs for further development or investment and collaborations to improve outcomes to housing.
  • Recruit and maintain and inventory of vendors to support sober living, shelter, rental assistance, assistant living, and other housing resources.
  • Work collaboratively with the Case Managers, internal and external stakeholders to provide updated available housing resources, criteria, and referral processes.
  • Identify new and/or support current collaborations task forces, organizations and community-based agencies working to address housing efforts.
  • Other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the duration of this position?

This is a limited position with an expected end date of September 30, 2025, with the potential to be extended.

Where will the Grants Housing Administrator be working?

The position will be based at the Downtown Detention Center located at 490 W. Colfax Ave and the County Jail at 10500 Smith Road.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Grants Housing Administrator?

The primary responsibilities include securing, managing, and overseeing grants, assisting with program development, budgeting oversight, managing contracts, and collaborating with community partners and stakeholders to improve access to housing resources.

What are the work hours for this position?

The work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Is a flexible schedule available for this role?

Yes, a flexible schedule and hybrid options are available after the completion of the probationary period.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, or a related field is required, along with three years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field.

Is bilingualism preferred for applicants?

Yes, being bilingual, particularly in Spanish, is preferred for applicants.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include grant writing and management, Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency, strong presentation and negotiation skills, and collaboration abilities.

Will I need to provide my own parking?

Yes, consistent with City and County of Denver practice for civilian employees, all Programs Team staff are responsible for paying their own parking at the Downtown Detention Center.

What experience is preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Experience working in a large jail setting, within the Criminal Justice System, and with multi-disciplinary teams or community coalition teams is preferred.

Are there any certification requirements for this position?

Yes, certification in CPR/First Aid is required at the time of application or by the completion of the probation period.

What is the salary range for this position?

The position salary range is between $56,176.00 and $92,690.00, with starting pay based on education and experience.

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