DOLA Homeless Program Specialist; Community & Economic Development III

Who Can Apply

This opportunity is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.

Who Can Apply:
This opportunity is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado’s approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs,” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.

The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through: accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building; strategic training, research, and technical assistance; and funding to localities.

Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado’s communities.

The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our communities and are passionate about supporting our communities. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs.

In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:

• Medical and Dental Plans
• Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Life Insurance
• 11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick Leave
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees
• Flexible work schedule options and hybrid work options
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Training opportunities
• Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Please see the Benefits Overview video for details on the benefits offered to employees.

The Division of Housing (DOH) partners with local communities to create housing opportunities for Coloradans who face the greatest challenges to accessing affordable, safe, and secure homes. DOH supports projects ranging from homelessness prevention to home ownership. Our work includes:

• Increasing and preserving Colorado's inventory of affordable housing.
• Managing rental assistance vouchers.
• Creating and supporting collaborative approaches to end homelessness.
• Regulating the construction and installation of factory-built structures.

Under the mission of DOLA, the Homeless Programs Specialist is responsible for grant management, compliance monitoring, and program oversight for the Homelessness Resolution Program (HRP) and other homelessness programs. The position manages a portfolio of grants focused on housing and homelessness and provides technical assistance to grantees to support compliance with state and federal funding requirements. This position will advise and guide multiple grantees and service providers on various technical issues relating to homeless programs for special populations (veterans, youth, families, persons with disabilities, justice-involved, and/or chronically homeless).

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Grant Management and Monitoring
  • Manage a portfolio of grants, oversee budgets and expenditures, review payment requests, process amendments, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with applicable program and funding requirements.
  • Conduct risk-based monitoring of grantees to assess performance, financial management, and compliance. Use…