Homelessness Solutions Manager - Downey, United States - City of Downey, CA

City of Downey, CA

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Downey, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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ABOUT THE POSITION:

The City of Downey is seeking a compassionate and energetic Homelessness Solutions Manager to join the City Manager's Office.

Under direction of the Assistant City Manager, assists in the implementation of the City's homelessness outreach programs within the City.

Under general supervision, coordinates and oversees the City's Homeless Action Plan programs focused mainly on those at risk of or experiencing homelessness in the City; and collaborates with public agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations involved in the planning and delivery of services and facilities to homeless persons.

_Effective the start of the pay period that includes April 1, 2025, employees will receive a four percent (4.0%) across-the-board pay range increase and a comprehensive benefit package

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An Eligible List of qualified applicants will be established from this recruitment. Eligible List may be utilized to fill other full and parttime vacancies as needed. Generally, a valid Eligible List is in effect for up to one year._

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and type of work performed at a journey level by an incumbent.

Depending on assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Serve as the City's point person for Homelessness resources and questions
Maintain the City's Homeless Resources hotline, website and brochure
Update and implement the City of Downey Homeless Action Plan
Develop public/private partnerships to support plan initiatives
Establish a good rapport with the homeless population
Provide outreach and engagement with those experiencing homelessness seeking housing, shelter, behavioral and physical health linkages, employment and other supportive services; providing linkage to all appropriate services and providers as needed
Manage outreach and cleanup efforts
Coordinate the annual homeless count with community stakeholders
Manage the City's homeless outreach service provider contracts
Develop and coordinate a working group of representatives from city departments who will implement homeless prevention and intervention strategies, including the Downey Police Department Mental Health and Homeless Outreach teams and the Housing Manager who oversees Community Block Grant Funding for various homeless outreach services, such as hotel vouchers, rapid and transitional housing.
Meet with various local providers, agencies, workforce boards, nonprofits and faithbased organizations to facilitate needed services, resources, and opportunities; and establish and maintain effective relationships with governmental and community agencies regarding programs and services.
Serve as the City representative on the Gateway Cities Council of Governments Homelessness TAC and the SPA 7 Homeless Coalition meetings
Serve as the staff liaison to the City Council Homeless Subcommittee
Maintain data and statistics on the City's existing homeless population and services, and provide any information needed for resources through County systems.
Prepare program reports and make presentations concerning program activities, goals, and objectives.
Participate in the development and administration of program budgets
Monitor program expenditures, identify and recommend resolutions for budgetary issues.
Facilitate workshops, trainings, and meetings within City department and outside government and community agencies.
Participates in public outreach and education.

Interact with co-workers at all levels in the organization, in a collaborative and customer service-oriented manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience and Training:

Two years of grants and/or case management experience in a governmental or nonprofit organization with an emphasis on homeless services, data analysis, and evaluation and policy development.
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in public or business administration, social science, counseling or a related field.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or must obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Knowledge of:
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.

Local homeless service coordination efforts including the Los Angeles Continuum of Care, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, and other local activities to address homelessness.

Best practices in homeless service delivery systems. Principles of public administration. Quantitative and management analysis techniques. Project management methods and techniques. Methods of research program analysis and report preparation. Modern office procedures,