CES SPA 2 Faith Coordinator

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Why Join Us

You believe that every person deserves a place to call home. You see that homelessness is a systemic issue and want to be a part of the solution. You are ready to utilize your talent, experience, and creativity towards purpose-driven work. You want to work alongside industry leaders to learn, implement, and pioneer best practices.

LA Family Housing is a leading non-profit agency in Homeless Services and Real Estate Development. With 40 years of experience and 17,000+ lives changed each year, we know what it takes to end homelessness. We take tremendous pride in the emergence of our staff as national leaders in innovation, best practices, and policy within housing production and homeless services. Join the fight to end homelessness and make a difference in people's lives at LA Family Housing!

The Position

Under the supervision of the Coordinated Entry System (CES) Regional Systems Manager, the Faith Based Coordinator is responsible for coordinating efforts and acting as a liaison with faith-based organizations to provide leadership and support to systems alignment initiatives between faith-based communities and the CES. The coordinator is responsible for supporting and enhancing the connections between the faith-based organizations and CES service providers. This position requires creativity, organization, and an ability to use independent judgment.

What You'll Do

• Creates and maintains an ongoing relationship with executive administration and program staff at faith-based organization (FBOs), collaboratives, and coalitions
• Leads projects that test and implement new strategies that improve access to the CES and strengthen linkages with the faith-based communities
• Oversees system pathways linking Faith Based Organization (FBO) referrals and services to interim and supportive housing resources
• Participates in community forums regarding the intersection of homelessness and the faith-based community
• Conducts presentations on CES to FBOs as needed
• Supports SPA Regional Coordination and collaboration with FBOs to strengthen service delivery for homeless services in each region
• Conducts overall strategic coordination, presentations, capacity building, training, and best practices technical assistance to existing and prospective CES Participating Agencies and Faith Based Organizations
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Interim Guidance, system components, best practices in homeless services, and regional resources.
• Supports projects, pilots, and City and County strategies as necessary
• Prepares periodic reports to track progress of strategic goals and evaluate work performed
• Additional duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

What You're Skilled At

• Understanding of the Coordinated Entry System (CES) and its overarching goal of achieving "functional zero" as well as industry best practices
• Extensive knowledge of issues facing people experiencing homelessness (e.g. chronic health, substance abuse, mental health, domestic abuse, resources for undocumented persons)
• Knowledge of housing assistance programs and Public Housing Agencies including HACLA, DHS, MHSA, VASH, etc.
• Tenant/landlord law and tenant/landlord relations
• Ability to manage projects efficiently and effectively and analyze, evaluate and report on outcomes
• High-level data management skills: competent, analytical, problem-solving ability, and organizational skills; strong follow-through
• Ability to work with diverse community stakeholders, funders, and partner agencies
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Ability to take a creative approach and

Other

• Maintains and executes confidential information according to HIPAA standards
• Obtains and maintains CPR/First Aid Certification
• Ability to pass post-offer Tuberculosis (TB) clearances
• Travel is a regular duty for this position and is required 30% of the time
• Use of a personal vehicle to travel between worksites and other locations is required
• Must have and maintain a valid California Driver's License and auto insurance in good standing
• Ability to work a 9/80 work schedule

Experience

• least one (1) year work history with relevant transferrable skills