Program Coordinator (Business Professional III) - ...

Department: Health and Human Services Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. 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 Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s). If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day DocumentsYou will need to present the following items on your first day: 1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: If your position requires a Florida Driver's License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver's License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List B Documents.) 2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List C Documents.) Benefits: Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits! For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information. Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!) A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County - Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service - internally and externally. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance). 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Created: 2026-03-13