What are the responsibilities and job description for the Homeless Services Coordinator position at Utah Community Action?
Utah Community Action is seeking to hire a Homeless Services Coordinator. Come help us make a difference in our community!
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM!
We are a nonprofit organization with growth and advancement opportunities and a supportive, uplifting culture. We offer generous benefits that begin the month after you start and include: Medical Insurance, Telehealth, a Health Savings Account with up to a $2,500 company-provided match, Dental, Vision, a Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, 11 paid holidays in addition to paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, PTO (up to 192 hours per year), an hour of paid time on Fridays for self-care, a 401k plan with a 5% match. This is a full-time, exempt position earning a competitive wage of $33.71/hour.
YOUR LIFE AS A HOMELESS SERVICES COORDINATOR
The Homeless Services Coordinator oversees Intake Centers and supervises the Homeless Services team to assure program compliance with Federal, State, and Utah Community Action policies and procedures. You are responsible for monitoring program reports and supporting assigned areas to ensure a seamless and professional delivery of services. You are also required to supervise, monitor and train staff, as well as offer direct client services as needed. As a representative of the agency, this position is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and advocating for clients using a trauma-informed, client-centered approach. You will be a member of the UCA Management Team, participating in strategic planning and services, and exhibiting a holistic approach to agency services.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A HOMELESS SERVICES COORDINATOR
- Bachelor's degree
- Two years of supervisory experience
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Must live in Utah, this position is on-site
- This position is required one to drive a personal vehicle as part of the job duties, therefore a valid driver's license and current personal automobile insurance must be maintained at all times while employed in this position
- Experience working in a homeless shelter setting preferred
- Experience in Motivational interviewing and conflict resolution preferred
ABOUT UTAH COMMUNITY ACTION
Founded in 1965, Utah Community Action is a nationally recognized nonprofit provider of comprehensive services for income-eligible families. Our six core programs, Head Start, Adult Education, Case Management & Housing, Nutrition, HEAT, and Weatherization, address barriers to self-sufficiency to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build communities. We are committed to ending poverty and improving the lives of those living in our community.
Our culture is based on our agency's values of appreciation, compassion, integrity, respect, and trust. Our management team is well-trained and maintains an open-door policy so our employees can ask questions and solve problems.
READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable, so we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel you would be the right for this entry-level job in social services, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Utah Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the Agency is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of unlawful harassment and discrimination. In keeping with that commitment, the Agency prohibits discrimination and harassment because of a person's protected status such as race, color, national origin, religion, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran, military service, gender, sex, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or pregnancy-related conditions, or any other protected- group status.
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