HOWARD COUNTY GOVERNMENT invites applications for the position of:

Contingent Professional - Office of Community Partnerships -Community Resources and Services An Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly OPENING DATE: 01/26/18 CLOSING DATE: 02/09/18 11:59 PM POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION: POSITION SUMMARY: Conduct professional research and writing activities related to the Howard County homeless service system. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct research on existing homeless programs in Howard County, including capacity, and effectiveness. Research best practices for ending homelessness, including methods for evaluating households for eligibility, prioritization for all types of assistance and what levels of assistance are needed to effectively end homelessness. Compile research of comparable jurisdictions that have best practice programs and successful performance measures and outcomes. Research evaluation tools to measure coordinated entry system and Continuum of Care performance. Draft an updated Plan to End Homelessness based on CoC work completed, data gathered and best practice research. MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Sociology, Urban Planning, or related field. EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience with policy formation, research, writing/editing, and homeless assistance programs. PREFERRED EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent in an aging related field such as: Social Work, Public Policy, Sociology, Urban Planning, or other related field. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Strong research, writing, editing skills; ability to work independently and with a team; knowledge of current best practices and outcomes related to ending homelessness.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.howardcountymd.gov

Job #18-00275 CONTINGENT PROFESSIONAL - OFFICE OF COMMUNITY

An Equal Opportunity Employer

PARTNERSHIPS -COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES PF

Contingent Professional - Office of Community Partnerships -Community Resources and Services Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement. Yes

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* 2. Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Sociology, Urban Planning, Research, or related field? Yes

No

* 3. Do you possess a Masters' degree? Yes

No

* 4. Do you have at least 2 years of experience with policy formation, research, writing/editing, and homeless assistance programs? Yes

No

* 5. If you have at least 2 years of experience with policy formation, research, writing/editing, and homeless assistance programs, please explain where you acquired this experience.

* 6. Do you have knowledge of current best practices and outcomes related to ending homelessness? Yes

No

* 7. If you have knowledge of current best practices and outcomes related to ending homelessness, please explain where you acquired this knowledge.

* 8. I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts. I have read and understand the language outlined above. * Required Question