DOLA - Homeless Program Specialist Community & Economic Development III

Homeless Programs Specialist

Supports the Homelessness Resolution Program by managing contracts, monitoring performance, developing program guidelines, providing technical assistance, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

• Contract Management and Monitoring
  • Manage contracts, oversee budgets, review and submit pay requests, develop contract amendments or option letters, and monitor contract performance.
  • Conduct ongoing monitoring of grantees and contracts, using risk‑based decision‑making to determine the amount and type of monitoring.
• Program Development
  • Develop program guidelines, policies, and materials for new programs.
  • Encourage best practices in housing recovery and homeless services to ensure the law is met consistently and efficiently.
  • Communicate guidelines and policies to grantees, contractors, and applicants through meetings, written communication, FAQs, and website updates.
  • Use feedback to create or adjust policy guidance on program implementation.
  • Develop guidance and implement processes to ensure accuracy, data quality, and no duplication of benefits across programs.
• Technical Assistance
  • Guide grantees and service providers on technical issues related to homeless programs for special populations.
• Quality Control Monitoring
  • Travel to conduct on‑site administrative visits, ensuring housing and shelters meet health and safety inspections and HUD housing quality standards (HQS).
  • Test files and data tracking, trauma‑informed care, sanitary conditions, and building components.
  • Write monitoring compliance letters based on findings.
• Other duties as needed.
• Travel Requirements – Occasional statewide travel, using a state vehicle, is required to perform on‑site monitoring.

• Six (6) years of professional experience working directly with individuals experiencing homelessness or with low‑income housing programs.
• OR a combination of related education and experience equal to six (6) years.
• Upload unofficial college transcripts when applying.

• State of Colorado professional experience in housing programs.
• Experience providing technical assistance related to grants.
• Experience working with grant‑funded housing or homelessness programs and ensuring compliance with state or federal requirements.
• Experience with development, implementation, and evaluation of Federal and State housing programs, standards, and implementation in accordance with best practices, particularly Emergency Housing programs focused on housing people from homelessness.
• Experience with interpretation and creation of policies, procedures, guidelines, and documentation.
• Experience in compliance monitoring.
• Experience in contract management and performance evaluation.
• Experience in budget management.
• Knowledge of best practices surrounding persons experiencing homelessness, particularly those with complex conditions and high needs.

• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
• Ability to interpret federal and state regulations.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and training to grantees.
• Attention to detail.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Written and oral communication skills.

• You must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
• Pre‑employment criminal background checks will be conducted.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• MUST have a valid, unrestricted Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non‑discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. DOLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please contact the DOLA ADA Coordinator.