CERF City Vehicle Encampment Resolution Project Coordinator
40-hour per week position with benefits. The CERF City Encampment Resolution Project will work to resolve 21 vehicle encampments county-wide. The Project Coordinator will oversee coordinating this effort, reporting to the Encampment Resolution Project Manager, the Safe Parking Project Director, and the Homeless Services Director. The goal of the project is to house 150-300 individuals residing in these encampments.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities and tasks primarily include assisting with overall project coordination; daily project, field, and encampment operations; grant coordination; case coordination; encampment services; and HMIS and HMIS compliance.
Project coordination responsibilities include coordinating project staff activities; assisting with maintaining project and grant compliance; tracking and reporting data; administering training; providing information to other communities; and serving as a conduit between our agency staff and the county-wide community.
General project operations duties include:
General project operations duties include attendance and coordinating of internal and external meetings; preparation and submission of all paperwork and necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner to appropriate parties; track all data, outreach, and financial assistance; collaborate with other community agencies; provision of project information to other communities; participation in the CoC’s Coordinated Entry System (CES); provide updates to the Homeless Services Director and Executive Director as needed.
Additionally, the Project Coordinator occasionally assumes case coordination activities, working with clients who are homeless and need to secure traditional, permanent housing. Case coordination tasks include helping homeless individuals and families living in their vehicles or unsheltered on the streets to secure housing and look for available housing/rental units, coordinating housing with landlords, connecting clients with community resources and government and health benefits, establishing and maintaining ongoing relationships with landlords and clients after housing, and developing case plans with clients in order to help them stabilize and resume healthy functioning. Most case coordination activities are limited to administrative coordination for project staff and stepping in as needed for more urgent or sensitive client needs and situations.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is administratively oriented and has experience working in a social service setting, including coordinating projects for the homeless population. He/she should embrace the Housing First approach to helping homeless individuals and families stabilize and return to permanent and traditional housing. Experience with HMIS and HMIS preferred, and/or a solid demonstrated ability to use complex software and Microsoft Excel for data collection and reporting is required.
The position requires that the Project Coordinator be an empathetic and compassionate listener with solid boundaries and the ability to effectively coordinate and organize the activities of a robust, busy encampment resolution and rapid rehousing project. The Project Coordinator must have demonstrated ability to multitask, coordinate community-wide activities, collaborate with partner agencies, and implement grant/project activities. The position requires initiative, resourcefulness, strong attention to detail, effective time management, self-direction, and the ability to work autonomously.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Must have own working transportation with liability insurance to conduct job-related travel.
Must satisfactorily pass the company’s background, DMV, and reference check.
Must meet the insurance carrier’s requirements for approval to drive.
Bilingual a plus but not required.
Work hours are Monday – Friday, 9-5, although there will be some nighttime and weekend hours on occasion to attend community events and/or address off-hour client crises.
Starting salary range is $29.00 – $32.00 per hour (DOE), with medical and dental benefits provided, 403 (b) participation and match, and generous paid time off. Position begins asap. This is not a remote position.
Send resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references to hr@sbnbcc.org. If we feel you are a good match for the position, we will contact you to schedule an interview.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliation or beliefs, sex, age, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status or pregnancy (as those terms are defined by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act — Government Code Section 12900-12996), except where such discrimination is based on a bona fide occupational qualification.