ANTI-HOMELESSNESS PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Human Services
Auburn, WA, Washington State
May 30, 2023
Full Time

Job Description

Position Details

This position is open until filled, with a first review date of FrIday, April 21, 2023.

To be considered for the first screening, your application must have been received

before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Thurs day , April 20 , 2023.

The City of Auburn is looking for a talented Anti-Homelessness Program Coordinator to add to our team! in this position will be coordinating the Anti-Homelessness Program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting individuals with mental health, substance abuse, homelessness, and other social services needs, which requires considerable public contact, in the field outside of a traditional office environment, to assist the target population with obtaining resources as needed.


WORKING CONDITIONS

The p rimary emphasis of this position is to serve those that are experiencing homelessness where they are at. It is estimated that 80% of the work will be conducted in the field, while 20% of the work completed will be in a traditional office setting.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Auburn is seeking a candidate who:

  • Have experience in the field of homelessness and not afraid to interact with people alone in areas that are off the beaten path.(case management, working in encampments, working with law enforcement)
  • Have great communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • Go to encampments, RV’s, Car’s independently.
  • Treat people respectfully and as human beings
  • Can work independently and with a team.

Primary Duties

In this role, you will:


  • Contact outside encampments, RVs, Cars, and shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
  • Coordinate with the Administrator, works with other areas of the City to create efficiencies in operations across the organization; facilitates public outreach and solicits program feedback to enhance program engagement and compliance.
  • Assist in maintaining and analyzing program data and files; conducts program research and analyses; prepares recommendations and reports for improving existing and developing new programs; reviews statistical data and identifies future trends; collects and prepares data for status reports and outcome summaries.
  • Provide information and assistance to the public and refers to other appropriate governmental agencies.
  • Sustain a strong law enforcement partnership.

While these duties will be the primary focus of this job, please CLICK HERE to view the full job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field;

AND

  • Two (2) years of applicable experience; OR a combination of education, experience, and training that indicates the ability to successfully complete the essential elements of the job listed above.

Required Licenses:

  • Possesses and retains valid state drivers license without impending risk of loss at time of appointment.
  • Valid First Aid & CPR certifications (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a municipal setting.
  • Bilingual and/or multilingual speaking highly desirable.

Additional Information

Why choose the City of Auburn?

  • Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
  • Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
  • 12 days of paid vacation per year
  • WA Paid sick leave
  • 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
  • VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
  • Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
  • Deferred Compensation plan options
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • and more!

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/employment_human_resources/benefits

About the City of Auburn
The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891, and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live, visit, explore, and play. With over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and two counties, Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents, and hundreds of businesses – ranging from manufacturing to retail.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/mayor/inclusive_auburn

READY TO APPLY?

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement or humanresources@auburnwa.gov.

Selection procedure:
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.

Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.

Communication from the City of Auburn:
We primarily communicate via email during the recruitment process. Emails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

Contact information:
If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator, by email at cgillespie@auburnwa.gov, by phone at 253-285-7910.

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