What You'll Be Doing

Wake County is hiring for a new Continuum of Care (CoC) Lead Agency Director. The position will coordinate efforts to address homelessness and housing instability within the Wake County community. This role will lead a dedicated team and work collaboratively with various stakeholders including government agencies, non-profit organizations, service providers, and community members to develop and implement strategies aimed at preventing and ending homelessness.

The position will oversee the CoC annual budget, management of grants, and funding allocated to the CoC while identifying opportunities to strengthen the capacity of service providers and community organizations to effectively serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Our ideal candidate is a self-starter with a deep understanding of homelessness issues. The successful candidate should have experience in housing policy and social services delivery systems with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders. The successful candidate should also have experience managing grants and budgets with an understanding of how to analyze and interpret data to make data-driven decisions.

About Our Team

This position reports to the Deputy County Manager within the County Manager’s Office. The CoC Lead Agency is expected to be a County department and will operate under a Memorandum of Understanding with the CoC for a period of 5 years. At the end of the term, the program will be evaluated to determine if services will be transferred to an existing community partner organization or if a new organization will be formed. As this program grows, the position will build the capacity to perform duties and responsibilities under a new Continuum of Care Lead Agency department anticipated in July 2025.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

Eight years of experience in in a leadership role within the homelessness services, affordable housing sectors, or a related field, including at least four years of supervisory experience.

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

Master's Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a closely-related field

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Detailed understanding of homelessness issues, housing policy, and social services delivery systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences.
• Experience managing grants and budgets, with a demonstrated proficiency of financial management principles.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team towards common goals.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with the ability to integrate these principles into all aspects of the work.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

About This Position

Location: Waverly F. Akins Wake County Office Building Raleigh, NC

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 5:15pm

Hiring Range: $155,532 - $217,743

Market Range: $155,532 - $279,955

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 10/18/2024

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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