Homeless Programs Coordinator

at CHC-SEK in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Homeless Program Coordinator, through CHC/SEK’s subsidiary, Building Health, Inc., is motivated and passionate about improving housing and health outcomes for people who are, or are at risk of, experiencing homelessness. The Homeless Programs Coordinator will be responsible for completing homeless certifications, coordinated entry assessments, housing stability plans, and effectively coordinating all key stakeholders involved in a program participants’ housing plan while also ensuring compliance with regulatory guidance. 

This position supports, informs, and guides the work of projects providing outcome-driven services contributing to long-term positive changes in the lives of their program participants. A successful Homeless Programs Coordinator will be a creative problem solver, a compassionate care provider, a community collaborator, and skilled at navigating the challenges of the rental housing industry in Southeast Kansas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stakeholder Coordination and Engagement: Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including law enforcement, behavioral health and addiction treatment providers, social service organizations, healthcare providers, and housing providers. Facilitate regular meetings and communication channels to ensure effective collaboration and coordination.  
• Education Coordination: Based on the assessed needs of the community and program participants, identify educational and enrichment opportunities, schedule such opportunities at The Station, facilitate the smooth execution of such opportunities, and maintain data records of program use.
• Case Management and Monitoring: Execute the intake, assessment, and housing stability plans of participants. Track participant progress and compliance with housing plans by communicating with partnering organizations and advocating for program participants. 
• Data Management: Record pertinent data in appropriate databases and maintain client files to be audit ready. Participate in program evaluation, using data to inform program design. 
• Advocacy: Advocate for their program participants as they engage in education, employment search, housing search, and healthcare navigation as determined in their housing stability plan.
• Resource Management: Identify opportunities for additional funding, grants, or partnerships to enhance program resources and services and share with Program Management.
• Education and Training: Attend training sessions and educational programs as assigned.
• Communication and Public Relations: Represent the Homeless Programs in various forums, including meetings, conferences, and public events. Follow a communication strategy to ensure consistent messaging of the Homeless Programs within the community and among potential participants. 
• Outreach Services: Participate in team-based outreach services designed to build relationships with people who are living in places not meant for human habitation with the explicit goals of linking people with housing and healthcare.
• Place-Based Services: Serve as a role model for community organizations, program participants, and volunteers at The Station, once constructed.