Michael Davis

Experience

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  Volunteers of America

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Case Manager

  Provided case management and support in emergency shelters for women and families experiencing homelessness. Provided case management and resources for clients with severe mental illness and substance abuse for clients undergoing struggles with mental health, addictions, and unemployment leading to the loss of housing. Provided daily support, resources, and crisis intervention.

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  University of Colorado Denver

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Research Assistant

  Compiled, organized, and evaluated large data sets using social network analysis to assess leadership, communication, and effectiveness of private nonprofit organizations. Research also included evaluation of crime hotspots and longitudinal crime trends in Denver to improve police strategies in mitigating criminal activity.

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  University of Oregon

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Performed research and policy analysis, lectured on legal and policy processes, and graded research projects and exams. Specialized areas include mixed-methods research, comparative policy analysis, and policy formulation. Lectured and graded research projects on public policy, the legal process, and developing research projects for political science.

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  Volunteers of America

  Dec 2018 - Feb 2020

  Supervisory Case Manager

  Supervised a case management team for VASH & SSVF federally subsidized housing for veterans experiencing homelessness. Worked collaboratively with local and federal agencies to develop program initiatives, case conferencing, and coordinate interagency services.

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  Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing - HCPF

  Feb 2020 - Sept 2021

  Contract Manager

  Performed high-level program management for Medicaid health outcomes and merged housing services into Medicaid service portfolios. Managed the implementation of health program outcomes throughout Northeast Colorado to improve access to physical health and behavioral health services, reduce service gaps, and enhance quality of care.

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  San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

  Sept 2021 - Nov 2023

  Program Support Analyst

  Currently an analyst overseeing the implementation of permanent supportive housing site operations. Duties include monitoring deliverable compliance, policy implementation, conducting on-site program audits, facilitating operational meetings, approving program budgets, and working interdepartmentally to manage subsidies and referrals.

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  City and County of Denver

  Nov 2023 - now

  Prioritization Policy Administrator

  Currently overseeing the development and implementation of Denver affordable housing program ordinances. Duties include managing program outreach and education, managing daily operations, developing rules and regulations, and creating program policies.- Performing community outreach and education. Conducting networking, community-based outreach, leading educational seminars and public presentations, and attending community events to provide education and housing resources to diverse community members.- Designing program rules, regulations, and policies. Working with diverse sets of stakeholders, community members, and government agencies to gather input and best-practices to design program rules regarding applicant requirements, compliance, and program monitoring. - Comparative policy analysis. Using case studies and legal challenges of past affordable housing programs regarding eligibility, program design, and outcomes to develop housing programs that will survive judicial challenges. Show less