Homeless Initiatives Program Supervisor

Homeless Initiatives Program Supervisor

The Homeless Initiatives Program Supervisor oversees all aspects of Maricopa County's Human Services Department's homelessness projects and programs. The Homeless Initiatives Program Supervisor works closely with the Assistant Director and Director, other government agencies, and regional nonprofit partners to end homelessness within Maricopa County.

The Senior Services and Community Resilience Division works to provide housing stability for our most vulnerable residents. We work with older residents and individuals with disabilities to help them remain safely in their existing home setting. The division also prevents eviction for low-income families and individuals by providing crisis services. Additionally, we support those experiencing homelessness through street outreach and shelter services. Our mission is accomplished by working in close partnership with many service providers to across the County to ensure people can stay housed and that homelessness is rare, brief, and nonrecurring.

The Maricopa County Human Services Department (HSD) builds resiliency in the community and promotes the well-being of County residents experiencing adversity through a variety of programs and services to help people and families thrive. These opportunities include early childhood education, housing, homeownership, independent living services for seniors and adults with disabilities, career development for job seekers with barriers to employment, crisis rental and utility assistance, and support for people experiencing homelessness. HSD is committed to delivering innovative and comprehensive services in a collaborative approach that preserves dignity, promotes respect, and facilitates social and economic mobility.

In 2025, the Human Services Department was the proud recipient of 23 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), highlighting the Department's commitment to providing support for low-income and at-risk communities. Maricopa County Human Services was honored for a wide variety of programs showcasing their valuable work including Regional Solutions to Homelessness in Rural and Underserved Communities, Pathway to Rapid Reemployment, Tonopah Fire Station Improvements, Refugee Relocation Assistance Program, Early Education Divisions EVIT Expanded Partnership, and several other initiatives.

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Job Contributions :

• Performs a full range of supervisory duties, including but not limited to establishing workload standards, determining work priorities, developing performance plans, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching staff, and hiring new staff.
• Leads the Homeless Initiative Unit (HIU) team by overseeing the coordination and implementation of the County's homelessness programs and fund contracts.
• Responsible for program development and implementation for Homeless outreach services in unincorporated areas of Maricopa County.
• Analyzes homeless population data and project outcomes, budgets, etc. to develop and establish goals, strategies, and priorities for program.
• Collaborates with partners (internal and external) to develop and maintain networks of community partners to support regional systems improvement for homeless services.
• Monitors and oversees program performance data platforms and collaboratively implements process improvement strategies to support HIU program outcomes and results.
• Oversees and establishes process for submitting reports and data, ensuring compliance with all funding sources, and all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Effectively partners with the Assistant Director and Director to develop and maintain a comprehensive approach to improve and expand the regional homelessness solutions under HIU.
• Educates community, civic, and governmental boards / commissions regarding the causes and solutions to homelessness.
• Participates in the regional homelessness committees, groups, and organizations in Maricopa County.

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