SARASOTA COUNTY – Program Coordinator (Business Professional III) – Homeless & Poverty System

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Are you someone who longs to make a difference and has a knack for data analysis? Sarasota County Government has an excellent opportunity to be a Program Coordinator who oversees our counties Homeless and Poverty System. In this role you’ll provide vital support to the County and Department of Health to advance strategic initiatives and drive positive change. The ideal candidate will be open and willing to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse and robust team proud to serve the community and have a disposition towards adaptability, attention to detail, and collaboration. Those with experience and/or interest in data (collection, maintenance, transformation, queries, analysis, visualizations) and business planning are highly encouraged to apply!

About the Position
In this role, you will…

Conduct analysis to identify deficiencies in the human services system relating to homelessness and poverty in Sarasota County.
Assist with developing and implementing recommendations for improvement, including prevention and diversion programs for homeless individuals from other costly systems (i.e., criminal justice, behavioral health, and emergency medical services).
Provide technical assistance in the area of homeless and poverty prevention programs.
Create networks and coalitions to promote community collaboration, obtain public input, and enhance partnerships in the human services system, specifically in the area of homeless and poverty prevention.
Provide technical expertise to County Administration and act as a liaison with community leaders, funders, other government agencies, and provider agencies on homeless and poverty issues.
Participate in and assist the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness (SPEH), SPEH’s Continuum of Care Work Group, and Office of Housing and Community Development.
Author and manage homeless and poverty prevention grants, including but not limited to the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG).

About the Schedule
Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You
To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Planning, Industrial/Engineering Technology, or a job-related field, with 3+ years of professional job-related experience.

OR: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Planning, Industrial/Engineering Technology, or a job-related field, with 2+ years of professional job-related experience.

OR: 7+ years of professional job-related experience in the management of technical projects/programs and strategic planning.

Valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

Master’s Degree in a job-related field.

Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.

Ability to lead strategic planning efforts, build diverse teams, and motivate others to achieve program goals.

Skilled at analyzing complex information, communicating technical and business concepts clearly, and managing program planning, outcomes, and budgets.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

About Everything Else
Starting Pay: $71,302.40/annually