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NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago

Homeless Coordinator

Gardena, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$53K/yr - $68K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Homeless Program Coordinator for the City of Gardena. This role involves coordinating services for the homeless, developing new strategies, and engaging with various agencies to enhance support and outreach efforts.

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Responsibilities

Conduct case management with persons experiencing homelessness including completing housing and service plans and applications, conducting regular monitoring and check-ins, enrolling clients in supportive services such as General Relief (GR), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Time Limited Subsidies (TLS), and DMH services

Develop and coordinate a working group of representatives from city departments who will implement homeless prevention and intervention strategies

Coordinate City's policies and activities with local, regional, state, and federal homeless programs

Maintain professional relationships with offices of local government, and City and County Departments

Network with City departments and the business community to create expanded services and employment opportunities for homeless people

Serve as liaison on homeless issues with non-profit and public agencies and coalitions

Advocate for greater support and expansion of homeless programs at all appropriate levels of government

Establish, maintain, and enhance cooperative relationships with local service providers and the homeless community

Conduct and participate in public outreach and educational programs

Advocate for and promote acceptance of homeless persons and/or programs in localities and neighborhoods

Maintain data and statistics on the City’s existing homeless population and services

Provide linkages to resources available for the homeless population

Maintain an up-to-date inventory of resources available within the City of Gardena to prevent and respond to homelessness, including resources operations within the City, as well as regional resources and strategies that serve people within the City

Provide a presence and monitor homeless campsites throughout the City

Assist with and coordinate homeless outreach and engagement efforts

Provide assistance to the homeless population

Participate in prevention activities by working with various departments, groups, and individuals on addressing issues, concerns, and complaints

Administer public information programs and education programs to inform the homeless of the social service programs and outreach efforts occurring in the City

Prepare and present information regarding homeless efforts at administrative meetings, as required

Coordinate and facilitate with other agencies and City departments regarding the needs of the homeless population within the city

Confer with departments on initiatives, programs, and projects

Provide input regarding strategic planning and implementation

Collaborate with staff to identify and seek co-sponsorship community outreach opportunities

Provide information to City management on emerging and urgent issues related to homelessness in the City

Maintain records of all services provided

Collect, manage, and submit monthly data reports and comply with deadlines specified by grantees for time-specified submittal and delivery information

Perform other administrative tasks as needed

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service

Manage funding associated with homeless programs and cleanup efforts

Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties

Perform related duties as assigned

This position may be required to work weekend, evening and overtime hours as needed. Position may be required to adjust schedule as needed to accommodate programming needs

Qualification

Case managementCommunity outreachProgram planningGrant writingSocial services experienceCustomer serviceData managementPublic speakingResearch skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteBilingual communicationCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social sciences or a related field

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of social services with homeless or low-income services

Experience in performing intakes and assessing social service needs is required

Working knowledge of basic principles and practices of service provision to the homeless

Program planning, development, and coordination

Community outreach, advocacy, and public education

Methods and techniques of researching funding sources, fundraising, and grant writing

Municipal government and organization

Positive attitude and ability to comfortably interact with diverse populations

Energetic and independent with a strong desire to learn

Good communication typing skills and computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite

Work cooperatively with diverse agencies, service providers, and community groups

Develop creative and effective solutions to complex problems and issues

Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for programs

Coordinate activities with City staff and other agencies

Communicate effectively in both oral and written form

Prepare clear and concise research reports, correspondence, and other written materials

Follow oral and written directions

Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

Possession of a valid California Driver's License – minimum 'Class C' – to be maintained as a condition of continued employment

Possession of or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment, an appropriate valid CPR and basic First Aide Certificate License

Preferred

Experience working with diverse agencies and community groups in a local government or non-profit agency

Benefits

Vacation: 8 hours per month and increasing with years of service.

Holidays: 13 fixed holidays per year plus additional 20 hours of floating holiday per calendar year.

Sick Leave: Ten (10) hours per month, with option to convert sick leave to cash after five (5) years of service, subject to terms and conditions.

Retirement: The City offers the CalPERS 2.0% at 62 pension formula for new CalPERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013, or 2.0% at 55 pension formula for existing CalPERS member with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS reciprocal agency.

Health Insurance: The City will pay the PPO Plan premium for a full-time employee plus one (1) dependent.

Retiree Medical: Competitive lifetime benefit upon CalPERS retirement required years of City service, subject to other terms and conditions.

Educational Reimbursement: Up to $2,500 per fiscal year for full-time permanent employees subject to course eligibility requirements.

Continuous Service Bonus: On each five-year anniversary of continuous satisfactory service to the City as a full-time, permanent employee.

Bilingual Bonus Pay: The city shall pay each approved full-time employee a Bilingual Bonus of thirty-one dollars ($31.00) per pay period as long as the employee remains eligible for the bonus.

Life Insurance: The City pays up to a total of $40,000 of insurance coverage for full-time permanent employees.

Deferred Compensation: Voluntary enrollment, no City match.

Credit Union: Savings and loan services available through South Bay Credit Union, Kinecta, and F&A Federal Credit Union.