Manager, homeless services

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Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

JOB OBJECTIVE: To develop and implement a comprehensive and integrated approach with effective strategies and solutions to prevent and end homelessness throughout the City of Little Rock; serves as the City’s primary liaison and policy advisor to address homelessness issues. This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Essential Functions

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Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Sociology or related field; five years of managerial-level experience in a public/private field related to social services, supportive housing programs that serve the homeless or related area; (4) years of demonstrated experience working within the community managing and developing policies, programs, and initiatives to resolve community needs or related area to include experience working with individuals and/or families experiencing homelessness; and two (2) years of supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position. Must be a resident of the City of Little Rock within ninety (90) days of employment; must maintain residency for the duration of employment in this position.

DISCLAIMER:

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Application Requirements

Online applications only Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically. Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate. List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications. All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account. You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications. Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.