Posting Date
10/31/25
Application Deadline
11/03/25
Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $73,000 - $83,625 annually
Full Pay Range: $73,000 - $115,500 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Human Services
About the Position
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.
About the Senior Services and Community Resilience Division
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.
About Us
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 Division’s EVIT Expanded Partnership, and several other initiatives.
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Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
- Five years of professional experience in Homeless Services, including two years of supervisory experience
- Bachelor's degree in planning, social services, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field
- A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local programs and funding of homeless programs, including the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009 and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) regulations
- Knowledge of national, regional, and local trends using evidence-based practices and data-driven outcome measures as they apply to homelessness
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
Working Conditions
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire
- Must complete a background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
- This position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring regular on-site presence combined with remote work flexibility. Work is routinely performed in an office environment, which may require extended periods of sitting, reading, and typing. The position requires travel to and from various county, client, and contractor locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business.
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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