CoC Director

NATURE OF WORK

This position serves as Director of the HUD mandated Continuum of Care (CoC) for homeless services in

Huntington, West Virginia. The Director will oversee the coordination and implementation of the Cabell-

Huntington-Wayne Continuum of Care’s efforts towards preventing and ending homelessness as

outlined in the current Compendium. The Director will direct lead the CoC via data driven policies and

practices in accordance with regulations and guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development (HUD). The Director will report directly to the CoC Steering Committee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures overall planning, application and oversight of federal and state grant programs, including the HUD

Continuum of Care grant and Emergency Shelter Grants.

Assists the CoC Chair as well as the Steering Committee and oversees the operations of all CoC

Committees.

Provides oversight, leadership and coordination related to the following annual activities: Point In Time

(PIT) Count, Gaps Analysis, Racial Equity Reporting and Focus Group/s.

Provides oversight, leadership and coordination related to the CoC Program Consolidated NOFO

registration, review, application and Priority Listing process, including the Grant Inventory Worksheet

(GIW) and all requirements related to the same.

Provides oversight, leadership, coordination and timely submission of all HUD CoC reporting requirements,

including the Housing Inventory Chart (HIC); PIT data; System Performance (Sys PM); and Longitudinal

Systems Analysis (LSA).

Ensures CoC-wide compliance with 24 CFR 578 along with any other statutory requirements and ensures

the implementation of any policies and procedures needed as a result of the annual HUD CoC NOFO

process.

Ensures grantee adherence with all pre and post-award requirements and monitors program performance

and compliance on at least an annual basis.

Analyzes, interprets and disseminates regulatory information to sub-recipients of federal and state grants.

Coordinates and oversees training and professional development as related to CoC needs and regulatory

requirements.

Contributes to the City of Huntington’s Consolidated Plan as the representative for CoC programs.

Fosters CoC partnerships, provides support for emerging CoC partners, and initiates new partnerships and

acts as the liaison between the CoC and the public.

Provides oversight of the development and implementation of the CoC’s Strategic Plan and monitors

progress of the plan.

Spearheads updates to the CoC’s Compendium and ensures policies and procedures are updated and

made available to the public.

Implements and maintains CoC-wide standards for coordinated entry, prioritization and housing

programs.

Oversees the activities of the CoC Consultant and the HMIS Coordinator, and works collaboratively with

both on data collection, analyses and reporting on outcomes, emerging trends and gaps in service to

support the planning efforts of the CoC.

Promotes courtesy and professionalism throughout the CoC.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a four-year college or university with appropriate major course work; minimum of

three (3) years of experience in HUD-related or housing activities; or any equivalent combination of

education and experience.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong leadership skills; supervisory and/or management experience.

Experience managing and administering federal and state grant-funded programs, with strong

background in grant writing and administration.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of

constituencies in a diverse community.

Understanding of the nonprofit sector including nonprofit governance, management and financial

statements; knowledge and understanding of homeless services/poverty/low-income housing and best

practices in ending homelessness.

Project management experience evidenced by strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to

multi-task and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to make complex decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Ability to compose correspondence in complex matters and to perform complex office management

details with referral to a supervisor.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative officials, other

employees, the general public and news media, and to deal with public relations problems courteously

and tactfully.

Ability to handle confidential information and matters in a discreet and professional manner.

Ability to interpret and understand Federal regulations and communicate them effectively.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. ServicePoint or other HMIS software experience

preferred.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver’s license from state in which employee resides.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,

handle, feel or operate objects and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required

to sit, stand, walk, talk, see, hear and smell.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and

legal documents.

Ability to respond to common inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, board members, and members

of the community.

Ability to write articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.

Ability to effectively prepare and present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards

of directors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is occasionally exposed to excessive noise and potential hazards on construction or

rehabilitation sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet in the office and

moderately loud while performing field work.

SUMMARY

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be

performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the

work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000