Homeless Outreach Coordinator

City of Vancouver, WA • Vancouver, WA

381d • $63,965 - $95,948

About The Position

As one of the fastest growing cities in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver is building a city of the future through innovation, sustainable development, great leadership and working with an engaged community. Our growth is guided by our core values of livability, sustainability and resiliency, innovation, and equity and inclusion, and we accomplish our work through collaboration, innovation, compassion and empowerment. If who we are speaks to you, and if you're the type of person who is interested in joining a team dedicated to the Vancouver community, joining the City of Vancouver may be for you. We're currently recruiting for multiple Homeless Outreach Coordinator positions. Under the direction of the City Manager's Office, operate as a member of the City's Homeless Assistance and Resource Team (HART) to address issues related to homelessness within the City of Vancouver by collaborating with City departments and non-profits to connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness with supportive resources, and to address the impacts of unsheltered homelessness on public and private property throughout the city. The Homeless Outreach Coordinator will work in the field with community members experiencing homelessness.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in a related field working with people experiencing homelessness.
• Equivalent to an Associate's Degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a team leader or supervisor and/or relevant lived experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor areas where encampments are commonly found and respond to community member requests for outreach to identified encampments and/or vehicles/RVs.
• Evaluate condition of encampments to address immediate health and safety concerns, and report clean-up/sanitation needs.
• Build relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness and assist them in identifying barriers to services.
• Research and network with community resources and participate in coordination meetings.
• Work closely with law enforcement to identify barriers to connecting individuals with resources.
• Prepare and conduct presentations to community groups to gain support for program initiatives.
• Maintain program records in accordance with grant requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees