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NEOGOV · 14 hours ago

Outreach & Overflow Specialist (Management Analyst II)

FAIRFAX (FH22), VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$69K/yr - $115K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a dedicated and highly organized professional to join the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development. This role is critical in coordinating street outreach activities and emergency shelter responses, ensuring effective support for unsheltered homelessness during severe weather events.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate countywide street outreach activities and seasonal hypothermia/overflow shelter responses

Monitor temperature and precipitation thresholds that trigger emergency overflow activation

Coordinate communication with service providers

Develop guidance and policies related to street outreach and hypothermia prevention

Conduct on-site visits to seasonal overflow, hypothermia prevention, and unsheltered settings

Collect and analyze program performance data

Provide technical assistance and consultation to contracted providers

Coordinate cross-agency meetings and workgroups

Support resource distribution for cold/heat emergency response

Contribute to strategic planning and performance measurement

Apply trauma-informed and equity-centered practices to data analysis

Prepare presentations, trainings, and community engagement materials

Represent OPEH/HCD on various workgroups

May be assigned special projects based on leadership needs

Qualification

Homeless services experienceData analysisPolicy developmentGIS proficiencyEmergency response knowledgeTeam coordinationCommunity engagementTrauma-informed care knowledgeRacial equity frameworks knowledgeCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in field related to the assigned functional area

Plus two years of professional work experience with in the functional area

The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check

Preferred

Experience working in homeless services including street outreach, emergency shelter, hypothermia/overflow operations, drop-in centers, or related programs

Knowledge of environmental triggers and emergency response thresholds related to hypothermia and heat activation

Experience monitoring, analyzing, and reporting program performance data; experience using GIS or similar mapping tools

Demonstrated ability to develop policies, guidance documents, procedures, or operational protocols

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with community partners and contracted service providers

Knowledge of racial equity frameworks, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, Housing First, and person-centered service models

Experience preparing and delivering presentations, training, or community engagement activities

Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with providers, stakeholders, and community members