Coordinator, Interim Housing System



Job Details

Coordinator, Interim Housing System
Employer

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

PS00044

Department

Policy & Systems

Division

Systems Coordination

Opening Date

05/01/2018

Job Summary

Under direction of the Manager, CES Access, and in integral partnership with other members of key LAHSA Departments, the Interim Housing System Coordinator (Coordinator) provides leadership and support to providers and partners in order to support the integration, improvement, coordination of interim housing in Los Angeles County. The Coordinator will work to identify system and program gaps and needs, and to provide programmatic and process improvement as well as greater system efficiencies. The Coordinator represents LAHSA and its investment in CES to the community and is an advocate for coordination.

Essential Job Functions


  • Provide systemwide coordination of interim housing. This includes interim housing funded by LAHSA, the Department of Health Services, the Department of Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Prevention and Control
  • Support integration of interim housing into the Coordinated Entry System.
  • Support the creation of consistent and transparent Coordinated Entry System processes.
  • Streamline access, creating clear processes for referrals and/or matches of interim beds.
  • Work with Systems Division and Performance Management Division to coordinate program improvement and system changes.
  • Support efforts to cite locations for new interim housing, including working with prospective motels and/or sites identified by city or county.
  • Work with Systems Components to integrate specialty beds such as those funded by B7 or DPSS.
  • Help to create and implement systems for access, including any bed availability applications or bed reservation systems.
  • Work with providers as well as city/county agencies in each SPA to identify programmatic challenges and/or gaps in services and strategize solutions. Highlight and disseminate best practices countywide.
  • Support the coordination of resources and partners in the interim housing system.
  • Prepare periodic qualitative and quantitative reports, as necessary or requested, to track accomplishment of strategic goals and evaluate work performed. Apply technical assistance as necessary and make changes for improved system efficiencies.
  • Provide system leadership with an eye towards system integration.
  • Other duties as assigned.













     

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities


  • Knowledge of homeless populations, systems and programs, including federal policy and program guidelines for CES
  • Knowledge of complex, public systems of care for homeless populations, including mainstream resources.
  • Knowledge of relevant research on homelessness and evidence based practices for homeless systems and interventions.
  • Deep knowledge of the Coordinated Entry System.
  • Experience with systems change including policy development and implementation.
  • Ability to establish effective relationships and work cooperatively with individuals, groups and organizations diverse in mission, composition, function, capacity and geographic location.
  • Ability to effectively facilitate productive discussion among diverse stakeholder groups
  • Ability to quickly grasp concepts and apply them to solve complex social problems.
  • Ability to articulate and strategically pursue new ideas to improve homeless systems.
  • Ability to think critically and pay attention to detail.
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills. Ability to communicate and present clearly and simply.
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize deliverable. Responsive to deadlines. Ability to adapt rapidly in response to changing information or needs.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities within a multi?disciplinary team environment.
  • Sets a high standard for personal and team performance with a focus on results.
  • The successful candidate will be collaborative and a problem solver. Her/his work will be driven by strategic thinking and executed with creativity and efficiency. She/he will demonstrate patience and a commitment to treating others with respect.















     

Training & Experience


  • Bachelors' degree in fields related to Policy, Public Administration, Business, or Social Welfare. Advance degree desirable
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a program coordinator, community organizer, or related professional experience where skill sets developed include managing multiple large-scale projects, setting and maintaining work plans and timelines, working with multiple stakeholders and setting and reaching project goals non?profit, government, or private sector.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, HMIS and other computer systems.



     

Medical/Dental Insurance
LAHSA pays a portion of the premiums for medical and dental benefits to all full-time employees and their dependents.  Employees are responsible for the difference in the premiums through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions. Medical plans are administered through ADP TotalSource.  The following are enrollment options:
 
Medical
               HMO/PPO:                 Kaiser Permanente, Aetna
 
Dental
               HMO/PPO:                  Guardian Dental 
 
VSP Vision Plan
LAHSA offers this voluntary comprehensive vision plan to all full-time employees through ADP TotalSource.  It includes yearly comprehensive exams, lenses, frames and contact lenses.  All premiums are pre-taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions.
 
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
LAHSA offers this voluntary supplemental insurance to all full-time employees.  Plan options include personal accident, personal cancer indemnity, personal short-term disability, and personal life insurance plans.  Most premiums are pre-taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions.
 
ADP Flexible Spending Accounts
LAHSA offers employees this voluntary flexible spending account plan through ADP TotalSource.  Employees may elect to participate in dependent care or health care expense accounts.  All premiums are pre-taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bimonthly payroll deductions.
 
LegalShield Legal Benefits
LAHSA offers this voluntary legal benefit which provides access to quality law firms.  Other benefits include personal, business and pre-existing conditions medical advice, 24/7 emergency assistance, letter and phone calls on your behalf, legal document review and standard will preparation.  All premiums are paid 100% by the employee through direct payment.
 
VPI Pet Insurance
LAHSA employees may purchase pet insurance through VPI.  This insurance provides a financial safety net for unexpected veterinary expenses.  All premiums are paid 100% by the employee through direct payment.
 
Life Insurance
LAHSA pays 100% of premium for $50,000 basic life insurance and AD&D coverage through ADP TotalSource. 
 
Voluntary Life Insurance
Employee may purchase additional life insurance through Lincoln Financial Group for themselves, a spouse, and/or dependent children. Employee benefit may be elected in increments of $ 10,000 not to exceed 5 times your annual salary or $500,000 whichever is less. Guarantee Issue amount: $100,000.
 
Long Term Disability
LAHSA pays 100% of premium for long term disability coverage through ADP TotalSource.
 
State Disability/Unemployment Insurance
LAHSA participates in both state insurance programs.
 
Pension Plan
LAHSA provides a 401A pension plan through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.  After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible for contributions of 5% of employees' salaries with a qualification date of 500 hours or 6 months after date of hire.
*Vesting schedule: 3 years = 100%, 2 years = 66%, 1 year = 33%
 
Deferred Compensation Plan
LAHSA provides an optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.  Employees may elect to defer up to $18,000 per year of their earned salary for income tax purposes.  Deferred earnings are not taxable until the time of withdrawal from the plan and/or retirement.
 
Vacation
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at a rate of 2 weeks (10 days) per year, with an additional week (5 days) increase after 5 years of employment.  Maximum accrual for vacation leave is 200 hours.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 12 days per year.  Maximum accrual for sick leave is 160 hours.
 
Personal Sick Leave
Full-time employees may use up to forty hours (5 days) of sick leave per calendar year for personal use. Personal sick leave can only be taken if the employee maintains a minimum of twenty-four hours of sick leave.
 
Paid Holidays
Full-time employees receive 12 paid holidays and 1 "floating" holiday per calendar year.
 
Parking
Employee parking is paid by LAHSA in an established nearby garage. Employees may elect to take public transportation which is also covered up to the amount of the company parking lot.
 
 
 
Revised: 01/05/2017
 

Employer
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Address
811 Wilshire Blvd, 6th floor

Los Angeles, California, 90017
Phone
213-683-3333

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