What are the responsibilities and job description for the Homeless Services Coordinator position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview:
Our Full Time opportunities offer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Seeking a Full Time Homeless Services Coordinator on our Utica Corps Team
Our Full Time opportunities offer:
- Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
- Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
- Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
- Flexible Spending Account
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
- Christmas Bonus
- Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers
- Free parking
SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Homeless Services Coordinator is responsible for managing the delivery and continuation of services provided to unhoused people seeking food, support and physical/material needs, with a focus on those experiencing street homelessness. Coordinator must have knowledge of community resources and a strong understanding of the needs of people experiencing homelessness in the City of Utica.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Organize services to unhoused people seeking assistance from The Salvation Army, including food pantry, soup kitchen, access to clothing, hygiene supplies and community resources- Determine eligibility for services, as defined by funder
- Assist with daily soup kitchen
- Organize efforts involving food pantry services
- Organize presentations on healthcare and community services, including general health screenings and assessments, wound care, referral services – available during soup kitchen mealtimes
- Manage housing referrals and rental assistance, as funding is available – including security deposits, arrears to prevent evictions, and housing inspections for habitability and public safety
- Secure permits for the drop-in center
- Conduct outreach efforts and engage people experiencing homelessness – which may include street outreach activities. Must be comfortable engaging people living in places not meant for habitation (ie. Under a bridge, in a park, in the woods, etc.)
- Participate in the NY-518 Continuum of Care (Homeless Coalition) and record data in the COC HMIS
- Remain an active member of the Center for Hope project/partnership between Helio Health, Center for Family Life and Recovery, and Community Health and Behavioral Services; attend meetings and participate in collaborative work to address homelessness
- Submit quarterly and year-end performance report to City of Utica using the “HOME-ARP Quarterly Subrecipient Progress Report”.
SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Minimum of associate’s degree in human services related field, preferred. Would consider extensive experience in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of one year of experience in a position related to programs or services for the homeless and low-income families.
- Responsible to complete CPR, Narcan and other training as assigned.
- Work consists of moderately complex procedures and tasks where basic analytical ability is required.
- Strong organizational skills required, including computer skills, ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written). Able to work collaboratively with other providers in the community and represent The Salvation Army
- Current and valid driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
