Mayor's Advisor on Homelessness

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Mayor's Advisor on Homelessness

Salary

$68.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Location

ID, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -06895

Department

Mayor's Office

Division

Housing Partnerships

Opening Date

10/22/2024

Closing Date

11/13/2024 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

The Mayor's Advisor on Homelessness is all about making a difference in our community. You'll build and nurture positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including residents and business organizations. By working closely with Our Path Home staff, you'll actively gather feedback and support city departments in providing services to all residents. Your Efforts will help balance competing needs and develop strategic funding recommendations for homelessness-related services.

The Mayor's Advisor on Homelessness is responsible for coordinating with the mayor’s office and city departments regarding the city’s strategic initiatives on homelessness. Shapes policies and fosters collaboration across city departments and the broader community to address homelessness effectively. Serves as a relationship manager to residents, business leaders and community organizations. This position works under general direction.

Join us in creating innovative solutions and shaping evidence-based policies to address homelessness while bringing together internal and external stakeholders to make a meaningful impact.

This position is designated as At-Will.

Essential Functions

• Builds and maintains positive relationships with community partners and seeks alignment among diverse stakeholders, including residents, business organizations, governmental agencies, social service agencies, community groups, and people who have experienced housing instability and homelessness.

• Works in close coordination with Our Path Home staff and member organizations. Actively engages with key stakeholders to obtain feedback related to the city’s role in addressing homelessness effectively.

• Supports various city departments in their work to provide city services to all residents, including people who are unhoused, and to balance competing needs related to service provision. Convenes and coordinates internal city stakeholders to explore, evaluate, and update policy.

• Works with Our Path Home to understand and evaluate existing funding provided by the City of Boise for homelessness-related services, as well as system-wide funding gaps, and makes strategic recommendations for additional future funding.

• Researches, analyzes and develops recommendations for evidence-based policy options related to the city’s role in addressing homelessness.

• Provides a strategic citywide perspective on policy that balances the needs and concerns of both internal and external stakeholders and makes recommendations to the mayor and other senior staff.

• Seeks to resolve problems and bring forward innovative ideas related to homelessness through collaborative teamwork.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, urban planning, or a closely related field and four years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Knowledge of:

• federal, state and local policy related to homelessness

• principles and practices of successful relationship management

• project management techniques

• computer usage including related software.

Ability to:

• develop ideas from concept through implementation using group facilitation skills

• prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously and independently

• utilize change management methods

• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance

• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Five years of work experience or more in project management, public policy, government affairs, social services, or a related field and a comprehensive understanding of federal, state and local policy pertaining to homelessness.

Licensing And Other Requirements

Valid state-issued driver's license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Driving Record Check

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Working Environment

The work environment will include outdoor weather conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

• Low-cost dental and vision options.

• Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits

• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

• Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

• 12 paid holidays every year

• 8 hours of sick leave per month

• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Supplemental Disability Insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Free local bus pass

• Corporate discount programs

• AFLAC

• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org