CERF Project Coordinator

CERF City Vehicle Encampment Resolution Project Coordinator 40‑hour per week position with benefits. The CERF City Encampment Resolution Project will work to resolve 21 vehicle encampments county‑wide. The Project Coordinator will oversee coordinating this effort, reporting to the Encampment Resolution Project Manager, the Safe Parking Project Director, and the Homeless Services Director. The goal of the project is to house 150-300 individuals residing in these encampments. Responsibilities: Assist with overall project coordination; daily project, field, and encampment operations; grant coordination; case coordination; encampment services; and HMIS and HMIS compliance. Coordinate project staff activities; assist with maintaining project and grant compliance; track and report data; administer training; provide information to other communities; and serve as a conduit between agency staff and the county‑wide community. Attend and coordinate internal and external meetings; prepare and submit all paperwork and necessary reports accurately and timely; track all data, outreach, and financial assistance; collaborate with other community agencies; provision of project information to other communities; participate in the CoC’s Coordinated Entry System (CES); provide updates to the Homeless Services Director and Executive Director as needed. Occasionally assume case coordination activities, working with clients who are homeless and need to secure traditional, permanent housing, including helping clients find available housing/rental units, coordinating housing with landlords, connecting clients with community resources and government and health benefits, establishing and maintaining ongoing relationships with landlords and clients after housing, and developing case plans to help them stabilize and resume healthy functioning. Qualifications: Administratively oriented with experience working in a social service setting, including coordinating projects for the homeless population. Embrace the Housing First approach to helping homeless individuals and families stabilize and return to permanent and traditional housing. Experience with HMIS or strong ability to use complex software and Microsoft Excel for data collection and reporting. Empathetic and compassionate listener with solid boundaries. Ability to multitask, coordinate community‑wide activities, collaborate with partner agencies, and implement grant/project activities. Initiative, resourcefulness, strong attention to detail, effective time management, self‑direction, and the ability to work autonomously. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Own working transportation with liability insurance. Pass company’s background, DMV, and reference check. Meet insurance carrier’s requirements to drive. Bilingual a plus but not required. Work hours Monday–Friday, 9‑5, with some nighttime and weekend hours on occasion. Benefits: Starting salary range is $29.00–$32.00 per hour (DOE). Medical and dental benefits. 403(b) participation and match. Generous paid time off. Position is not remote. Application Send resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references to View email address on click.appcast.io. If we feel you are a good match for the position, we will contact you to schedule an interview. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliation or beliefs, sex, age, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status or pregnancy (as those terms are defined by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act — Government Code Sections 12900–12996), except where such discrimination is based on a bona fide occupational qualification. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sbnbcc