Coordinated Homeless Response Office Manager

Coordinated Homeless Response Office Manager at Benton County, OR summary :

The Coordinated Homeless Response Office Manager leads countywide efforts to address homelessness by overseeing strategic planning, program coordination, and partnership development. This role manages a dedicated team and ensures effective delivery of housing and homelessness services, including budget and policy oversight. The manager serves as a liaison among county, city, and provider partners to align local responses with state initiatives, focusing on sustainable and outcome-driven solutions.

Salary : $86,413.60 - $117,836.58 Annually

Location : Corvallis, OR

Job Type : Regular Full-time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number :

Department : Health Services

Division : MANAGEMENT & CONFIDENTIAL

Opening Date : 10 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 17 / : 59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit : : Management

Classification : : PM4

FLSA Exempt Status : Overtime Exempt

Job Summary

Join us in leading countywide efforts to address homelessness.

Benton County Health Department is seeking a Coordinated Homeless Response Office Manager to oversee and advance our local housing and homelessness response system. This leadership role is responsible for guiding strategic planning, coordinating across agencies and providers, and ensuring programs, including the Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool, deliver effective, meaningful, and sustainable results.

The Coordinated Homeless Response Office Manager will :

• Lead and supervise a dedicated team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and belonging.
• Drive system-wide planning, coordination, and performance improvements in housing and homelessness services
• Serve as the primary liaison with County, city, and provider partners to align local strategies with state and other initiatives.
• Oversee policies, contracts, budgets, and compliance to ensure effective, transparent, and results-oriented programming.
• Engage the community and interested partners with clear communication, data-informed reporting, and inclusive processes.

This is a unique opportunity for a leader who is passionate about advancing solutions to homelessness, skilled in building cross-sector partnerships, and committed to ensuring that every member of our community has access to safe, stable housing.

Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.

The first review of applications will be on October 17, 2025.

Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.

BENEFITS Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!

$0 Health Insurance Premium!

Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.

Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!

The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!

A free and award-winning wellness program

100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS(PM44)

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position :

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in homelessness services, human services, planning, development, or related fields, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Special Requirements

Ideal Candidate

In addition to the required qualifications in the position description, the following attributes would make a candidate especially strong for this role :

Proven ability to think at both the policy and operational levels : balancing day-to-day program management with long-term strategy.

Experience leading system improvement initiatives across multiple organizations.

Strong track record of working with diverse partners, including government agencies, providers, and community members with lived experience. Skilled in facilitating dialogue, resolving conflicts, and fostering trust.

Deep understanding of how systemic challenges contribute to homelessness.

Commitment to embedding access, engagement, and belonging into programs and decision-making.

Exceptional communicator, comfortable presenting to elected officials, community groups, and the media.

Ability to translate complex data and policy into clear, actionable information.

Demonstrated strength in managing budgets, contracts, and compliance while maintaining focus on outcomes.

Familiarity with project management tools to improve coordination and accountability.

Comfort navigating ambiguity and responding to urgent or emergent issues.

Steady leadership style that maintains clarity and direction during crises.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to

April Holland , Health Department Director

Benton County Health Department

Telephone :

Working & Living in Benton County

Benton County (pop. 93,053; 679 sq. mi.) is in the middle of the Willamette Valley, with Corvallis (pop. 61,027) as the county seat. Established in 1847, nearly 12 years before Oregon became a state in 1859, the county is the state's fourth smallest in terms of area and medium-sized with respect to population. Corvallis is home to Oregon State University (OSU), the city's largest employer. Most of the rest of the county is farm and forest land, reflecting a much treasured rural heritage.

The quality of life here is very high, a perfect blend of rural, urban, and small town living, with unlimited access to Oregon's coveted outdoor lifestyle. Corvallis is dynamic, safe, and friendly, a thriving college town with many cultural offerings. Portland's world-class urban amenities, major sports venues, and Portland International Airport are 90 minutes to the north, and Eugene and its airport are less than an hour south.

The area offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities year-round, with easy access to the mountains, ocean, rivers, streams, and wilderness. The Oregon Coast is an hour away. Corvallis is a gold-level Bike Friendly Community with bike lanes on 98 percent of the collector and arterial roadways and eighteen miles of multi-use paths. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks Benton County as one of the top three healthiest counties in Oregon.

In addition to OSU, the Linn Benton Community College offers higher education. The highly regarded Corvallis, Philomath, Alsea, and Monroe School Districts serve the county.

Benton County is a home-rule county with five elected officials : three county commissioners, a district attorney, and the County Sheriff.

To learn more about Benton County, please visit at Benton County

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Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT BENTON COUNTY

Working for the County is so much more than a job. It is a chance to make a local difference - in your own life and the lives of the people around you.

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, ninety miles south of Portland and forty miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural and major sporting events. Combined with unmatched outdoor recreation, County residents like to say they "have it all". With the Cascade Range, eighty miles to the East, and the Pacific Ocean fifty miles to the West - going out for a day at the beach, fishing, hunting, cycling or hiking is all within reach - Benton County truly offers something for everyone.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of its employees and their families. Competitive benefits and an active employee wellness program is a top priority for the County.

Benefits Package Details

11 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours (for Exempt Employees) + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.

Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.

After 6 months of employment :

The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!

Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.

Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.

Reach out to us anytime :

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In your view, what are the 3 most important elements of an effective countywide homelessness response system?

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This work can be both challenging and deeply meaningful. What keeps you motivated in difficult circumstances, and how do you maintain optimism for yourself and others?

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Keywords :

homelessness response, housing services, program management, strategic planning, community engagement, cross-sector partnerships, policy compliance, budget oversight, social services management, team leadership