Job Opportunity: Director of Community Support and Assistance Division for the City of Seattle

The City of Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is seeking an experienced executive leader for the role of Division Director, Community Support and Assistance. Of special interest to emergency food providers: this position directs the division that holds all the emergency food contracts

Closing Date: 5/26/2015, more information to apply here

Description: 
The Department's mission is to "connect people with resources and solutions during times of needs so we can all live, learn, work and take part in strong, healthy communities". The Community Support and Assistance Division manages a continuum of services and a staff of 38 with the goal of ensuring our community is safe, stable and self-reliant. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this leader will provide strategic and programmatic leadership to a division committed to actualizing the Department's mission. This is done in cooperation with HSD staff and community partners, through investments that assist individuals and families in accessing human service supports and increasing their stability and wellness. This work is achieved with a commitment to race and social justice, and a focus on addressing disparities.

The Division Director will provide programmatic, contractual, and fiscal oversight of $40+ million in funding for human services programs in the areas of Homeless Investments, Community Development Block Grant, Housing Opportunities for People living with AIDS/HIV, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, Community Facilities, "Safe Harbors" Homeless Management and Information System (HMIS), and other safety net services for adults and families like food and meal programs, and will be responsible for allocating resources, developing policies and overseeing program execution in these areas. The position will be highly interactive with community, local and national government partners and with the private sector to leverage resources, streamline processes and improve service delivery to diverse and underserved populations. The Division Director will expand and develop partnerships with other city departments, non-profit agencies, governmental entities, funders and community partners to leverage resources to streamline processes and improve service delivery to diverse and underserved populations. The Division Director operates as a member of the HSD Senior Leadership Team and helps to guide city policy throughout the department.

We are looking for a visionary leader to create an environment where our talented staff members are engaged, flourish and contribute to the important work of the department. Utilizing a combination of best and promising practices, as well as evidence-based methods to achieve measurable outcomes, the Division Director will lead staff and strategic initiatives to ensure human services programs improve the lives of local constituents experiencing poverty and/or homelessness.