Human Services Coordinator - City of Burien

This position is open until filled. However, the first review of applications will take place on Monday, December 9, 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

The City of Burien is committed to achieving racial justice and ensuring the fair treatment of people of all races and identities. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. While the City of Burien elevates race, we also recognize and honor the complexity of each unique identity and center on the under-resourced and underrepresented.

Our commitment to achieving and sustaining racial justice requires us to be transparent, proactive, and deliberate in all decision-making. We take these steps to help better meet our vision of creating a vibrant and creative community, where residents embrace diversity, celebrate arts and culture, promote vitality, and treasure the environment.

General Position Summary

Administers policies, programs, and procedures in human services contract management. Completes tasks according to established policies and procedures, works independently with limited supervision, and contributes through knowledge, skills, and good work habits. Effectively communicates with a highly diverse population, including residents and contractors who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, and other languages.

Essential Functions

• Assists Human Services Manager in producing required reports, forms, and news publications.
• Assists with facilitation of the regional, bi-annual application/allocation process in partnership with the 16-city consortium.
• Assists HS Manager with monitoring of program contracts and provide project evaluation, including fiscal monitoring to ensure compliance with contract requirements and verifies service reports.
• Conducts technical and financial review of all applications.
• Determine eligibility, benefit, feasibility, federal threshold requirements, King County Consortium requirements, and consistency with the City of Burien Human Services Priorities, Comprehensive Plan, and PROS Plan for Community Development Block Grant possible recipients (CDBG).
• Coordinates with King County Consortium staff to monitor and enforce CDBG contract provisions on assigned CDBG projects.
• Develops, negotiates, prepares, and administers contract agreements for the following: public services and internal City Capital projects. Assists agencies in completing their projects and meeting their contractual responsibilities.
• Negotiates contractor funding, prepares, and administers those contracts including developing scope of work, reporting form, invoice, and contract.
• Oversees all records associated with agencies the City funds including reports, approval of insurance, contracts, correspondence, and project information.
• Provides technical/project management assistance to actual and prospective CDBG applicants.
• Reviews, approves, and submits invoices for payment to agencies. Ensures contract requirements are met prior to payment.
• Supports and models the identified vision, values, and behaviors of the organization, including the City's commitment to social equity and inclusion.
• Tracks and monitors opportunities to apply for grants in support of the City's goals; serves as the primary grant writer and project manager for any funds secured.
• Works with other jurisdictions on contract management. This includes administration of joint contracts and creating reporting forms, as well as working with finance staff on account reconciliations.

Secondary Functions

• May be assigned to support critical city priorities during disasters or other emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Social Services, Law and Social Justice, Public Administration, or related field plus 3 years responsible experience in project management, policy and program development ideally including management of human services programs implementation OR a combination of education, training and practical experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the position. Experience working for a municipal organization strongly desired.

Special Requirements

• Ability to speak a second language is strongly desired but not required.
• Valid Washington State driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
  

Notices

• The City of Burien believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
• The City of Burien is an Equal Opportunity Employer and assures equal employment practices regardless of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, State or Federal law.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and related experience. Highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in interviews. Candidates may be asked to respond to supplemental questions in writing and to supply illustrative examples of work. A test may also be administered to assess relevant skills. Additional references may be requested of finalists.
• If you need special accommodation in the application or examination process, please contact Human Resources at (206) 248-5504.
• The City of Burien has a no smoking policy in all City facilities and all City vehicles.