Gender-based Violence Prevention Program Specialist (9774)
Job Description
Under general supervision, the Gender-based Violence Prevention Program Specialist at the Mayor’s Office of Housing, Community Development Division performs difficult and complex program planning and implementation work in the areas of community development, capacity building and grant management.
The Program Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Divison’s new Gender-based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Intervention portfolio that provides a holistic approach to addressing the diverse needs of adults and youth who are victims or survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault through the following priority programs: Advocacy and Education, Crisis Lines, Emergency Shelter, Legal Services and Transitional Housing.
The Program Specialist will be responsible for working directly with community-based partners in managing the Division’s GBV portfolio and will include (but not limited to) the following priorities: daily oversight of the GBV nonprofit grant portfolio with services that best support impacted residents; support the GBV procurement selection process by reviewing and evaluating proposals; effectively communicating with grantees on a regular basis to provide technical assistance on program operations and reporting; drafting scopes of work with targeted outcomes that align with initiative priorities; regularly managing the collection and analysis of data to evaluate performance and impact; working in cohesion with MOHCD GBV Program Manager to align efforts with MOHCD fiscal, contract and data staff to best implement programming; and support leading a collaborative approach with multiple partners and stakeholders to collectively address the needs of victims or survivors of gender-based violence.
Essential functions for the Gender-based Violence Prevention Program Specialist include: managing the GBV portfolio which includes Advocacy and Education, Crisis Lines, Emergency Shelter, Legal Services and Transitional Housing services; working directly with GBV portfolio grantees to effectively deliver violence prevention and intervention services in a timely and effective matter; oversee and manage grant-funded activities and outcomes to ensure intended services are being provided; establish, nourish and develop strong working relationships amongst community-based partners to ensure a seamless and holistic GBV Intervention and Prevention program model; providing technical assistance and capacity building to community based organizations; developing and making recommendations regarding annual grant work plans (including performance measures) and operating budgets; regularly reviewing, monitoring and approving data entry and invoices; perform program monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of programs and funded projects with potentially multiple funding streams; support GBV manager on program- related meetings with community-based organizations, City departments and officials, and other key-stakeholders; annually preparing, reviewing and executing contracts and other necessary documents; makes recommendations on programming to management to help improve performance and impact; evaluates and reports on effectiveness of grant funded projects; and prepares reports and records as requested. The Senior Community Development Specialist at the Mayor’s Office of Housing will also perform related duties as required and assigned.
This position will report directly to the Gender-based Violence Prevention Program Manager.
Qualifications
1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR
2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the following fields: public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice AND two (2) year of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice; OR
3. Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration; AND one (1) year of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and /or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR
4. Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice.
SUBSTITUTION:
Verifiable administrative/professional experience involving community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice may substitute for the educational requirement in Minimum Qualification #1 on a year-for-year basis.
** DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:**
Additional Information
Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:
HOW TO APPLY
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Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
** Eligible List/Score Report:**
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
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Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ .
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.
_ Selection Procedures - Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation (100%)_
Candidates will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not limited to: knowledge of principles and practices of department specific programs including the goals and objectives of these programs; knowledge of activities of community agencies charged with carrying out the programs; knowledge of relevant Federal, State and Local Laws, procedures and regulations governing the department specific programs; ability to apply principles to define programs, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions in order to make recommendations regarding the visibility or proposed project and program activities, and determine alternate or additional sources of funding for proposed project and program activities, and ability to prepare written information in a clear, concise and well-organized manner, using appropriate rules of grammar and composition when composing reports, correspondence, and other documents. A passing score must be achieved on the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation in order to be placed on the eligibility list according to the final score.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst at Karen Henderson - karen.henderson@sfgov.org.
All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.