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Program Coordinator

Washington County, OR
$84,003.36 - $102,061.08 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Oregon, Hillsboro
155 North 1st Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 04, 2025
THE POSITION The Department of Housing Services is recruiting for a Program Coordinator to join our team! This position will join the Program Implementation team within the Homeless Services Division. The Program Coordinator contributes to the Department of Housing Service's mission of creating pathways out of homelessness, promoting housing stability, and investing in affordable communities for Washington County and our residents. The role works in partnership with community-based organizations and Washington County partner departments to support individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness. The Program Coordinator role will work closely with partners and stakeholders to design programs and strengthen the relationships between contracted providers and associated programs, leveraging best practices from across the country. They will support the development of policy and procedures in support of new and ongoing programs, and coordinate, oversee, and monitor homeless programs to assure compliance with statues, guidelines, budget parameters and grant or funding requirements, including reviewing contract expenditures, and approving payments. This role will collaborate closely with other team members and initiatives to advance efficiency and effectiveness of programs, while analyzing and evaluating programs with research, data collection, and review to provide recommendations on programmatic changes. The ideal candidate will have: four (4) or more years of experience in homeless programs. knowledge of local, state, and federal homelessness policies and funding. insight into navigating rapid change and ambiguity. the ability to dig into problems and identify solutions for consideration. The Department of Housing (including the Housing Authority of Washington County) is an innovative organization responsible for rent assistance, affordable housing development, and homeless services programming across our community. We are a dynamic team that highly values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. We embrace collaboration, work-life balance, and a supportive workplace environment, and are passionate about the work we do to serve and support our diverse community. For more information, please click here. The Homeless Services Division works collaboratively across departments, with partner public agencies, and community-based organizations to design, implement, and oversee dynamic services addressing homelessness and creating housing stability across the County. Our expanding programs fund outreach, shelter, housing placement and retention services, along with permanent supportive housing for more than 3,000 people every year. Join this dynamic workplace and contribute to the health and well-being of your community as an effective steward to support our programs and investments working to end homelessness. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link: Program Coordinator. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: An Associate's Degree in a Health, Social Service, Business, or related field; AND three (3) years of work experience in program administration, development, evaluation, and/or contract administration. OR Five (5) years of experience in program administration, development, evaluation, and/or contract administration. Additional Requirements: Must complete a criminal history check in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules post-offer. Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy, please use this link: Driver's License & Records Policy. Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Our commitment to you: Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community. Next Steps: Apply today! In lieu of a resume, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for MQs after the posting closes on October 19, 2025. Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review: Depending on the number of applicants that meet MQs, a SME panel may perform an in-depth evaluation of your application materials, including your responses to the supplemental questions. This process will begin after October 26, 2025. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the SME review as soon as possible. Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment. Post-Offer Check: The successful candidate(s) will undergo background, driving, and reference checks. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill future full-time and part-time vacancies in the same classification, or job family, that may become available within the next six-month period. Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points . Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation. Status of Your Application: You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via e-mail. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of e-mail notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings. Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment Gregory Garabedian, Talent Acquisition Business Partner Gregory_Garabedian@washingtoncountyor.gov Additional Resources: New to GovernmentJobs.com? Visithttps://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguidefor a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process. For technical support, contact Government Job's Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.