CES SPA 2 Faith Coordinator

Pay Rate

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

What We Offer

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, 529 Education Savings Plan, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Legal Access Plan, Employee Appreciation Program, Company Sponsored Employee Events, Staff Development, 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule, Paid Sick, Vacation and 13 Observed Holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility and more!

Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Equipment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Potential physical demands include but are not limited to: walking, climbing stairs, handling, finger/grasp/feel objects and equipment, reaching, communicating, being mobile, repetitive motions, visual activity, driving, and entering buildings. Comfortable working in a pet-friendly environment required. If an accommodation is needed, please inform the Human Resources Department.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LAFH is committed and proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Fair Chance Act

LA Family Housing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if LA Family Housing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing's Fair Chance Act webpage.

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