CoC Housing Specialist and Coordinated Entry Lead (Full time, non-exempt)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Human Services Coalition of Tompkins team as a CoC Housing Specialist and Coordinated Entry Lead.
The Continuum of Care (CoC) Housing Specialist and Coordinated Entry (CE) Lead position will support the work of the Continuum of Care in a range of planning and administrative activities including managing the local Coordinated Entry process, providing staff and administrative support to the full CoC and CoC committees, and data entry and data presentation using the Homeless Management Information System database. This position works closely with stakeholders and CoC/ Youth Homelessness Demonstration Funded Program (YHDP) funded projects to promote coordinated entry and increase access to services and housing for people experiencing homelessness.
About the Human Services Coalition:
The Human Services Coalition (HSC) envisions a community that embraces the dignity and well-being of all people, supported by a vibrant not-for-profit sector. We are committed to creating an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and supports the retention of passionate, talented employees, from a variety of personal and professional backgrounds. We strive to cultivate a workforce that represents the populations we serve.
HSC supports historically marginalized communities, and organizations that are led by and/or serve them. We join with other not-for-profit organizations to explore inequities in systems of institutional power and are working to dismantle them in the not-for-profit sector. We seek to meet the highest standard of performance, quality, and services as we work to achieve our mission. Please visit hsctc.org to learn more about our commitment to these values through our programs and work.
Duties of the Position:
- Develop and update as needed all Coordinated Entry policy and procedure documents
- Maintain a prioritized Coordinated Entry “By-Name” list of people experiencing homelessness using the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
- Provide administrative support to the committees of the CoC including assisting with scheduling, agendas and note-keeping duties.
- Conduct outreach, provide public education, deliver presentations, and represent the Continuum of Care, one-on-one with providers, in group settings, or with existing coalitions, committees, or partnerships.
- Provide administrative support to the committees of the CoC including assisting with scheduling, agendas and note-keeping duties.
- Other duties as designated in the full job posting (.pdf)
Qualifications:
If you are interested in the work described in this posting, we strongly encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet all the listed qualifications.
- At least 1-3 years’ experience in homeless response systems or with similar systems of care; including lived experiences of homelessness
- Ability to facilitate meetings and group discussions
- Experience with data-collection, review and/or analysis
- Commitment to creating equitable and inclusive systems of care
- Demonstrated knowledge of the not-for-profit sector, human or social services program delivery, and/or social care needs.
- Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
Pay Rate & Benefits:
$26.00-28.00 per hour. Non-exempt, full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
The Human Services Coalition offers a cafeteria benefit plan with employer contributions that can be used towards medical, dental and/or vision insurance, Health Savings Account contributions, or taken as taxable income. HSC also offers a 403(b) retirement account, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and generous time off, with paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
Consistent with the Human Services Coalition’s Hybrid Work Policy, a flexible hybrid schedule (in-office and remote) may be possible.
How to Apply:
Email a resume and cover letter to Tamara Beardsley Tbeardsley@hsctc.org. The deadline for submissions is 02/15/2025
In your cover letter, please include answers to the following: 1) What is your interest in this position and in helping people in the community? 2) Describe the professional or personal lived experiences that make you a strong candidate for this position. Feel free to include any knowledge you have about housing and social care systems in Tompkins County or how you might learn about them.
HSC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people from all backgrounds, ages, races, ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities.
If you are interested in the work described in this posting, we strongly encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet all the listed qualifications. We value experience in the field and recognize that there are a variety of ways that relevant experience can be gained. Candidates should include experience gained through internships, volunteer work, lived experience, and community involvement beyond paid positions related to this position.
All hiring, appointments, promotions, and terms/conditions of employment shall be made on the basis of merit and without discrimination, including but not limited to biases of color, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, creed, sexual orientation or affectation, gender identity, marital status, age, religious preference, disability, economic status, political beliefs or veteran status.
The Human Services Coalition is an equal opportunity and Living Wage employer.