Homeless Services Continuum of Care (CoC) Planner, Planning & Development
Company: City of Cambridge
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The City of Cambridge
seeks a CoC Planner to help coordinate efforts to address
homelessness in Cambridge. This position is focused on ensuring
that local and national goals related to improving the homeless
crisis response system are addressed through collaboration with
broad range of stakeholders. The planner will work in partnership
with City and community-based providers and stakeholders in a
leadership and organizing role to identify and strategize efforts
to end homelessness in Cambridge. They will serve as the lead
organizer for the annual Point in Time (PIT) count and annual
competition for CoC Program funding. This position provides
professional expertise and interpretation of U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations for the Cambridge
Continuum of Care (CoC) providers. It requires significant
communication and reporting capabilities. Within the context of the
CoC service system for homeless and near-homeless families and
individuals, this position will work as part of a team to support a
variety of housing options and related services. It will utilize
data and information to work with funders, community agencies and
other City staff to maintain funding and other resources, to assess
the need for new alternatives and to plan for and develop new
resources. This position participates in a variety of
cross-departmental collaborations and provides information and
expertise to support the City's response to housing instability and
homelessness. This position operates as part of a professional
staff team consisting of contract and grants managers, information
specialists and others. The planner will actively engage in and
support the Department's Race and Equity Initiative. Continuum of
Care Responsibilities: Communicate and collaborate with broad range
of nonprofit partners, City departments and other stakeholders to
ensure compliance with HEARTH Act regulations, increase system
efficiency and improve system performance and outcomes for clients;
Update and maintain CoC Policies and Procedures, written standards
and other governance documents; Monitor and evaluate project and
system-level performance and compliance with regulatory
requirements; Assist in the oversight and evaluation of the
Coordinated Entry system; Share responsibility for generating and
updating Resource Guides and other information and referral
materials; Convene and facilitate meetings for the Cambridge CoC,
including CoC Board, Homeless Services Planning Committee and
various subcommittees; Work with non-HUD funded agencies to promote
CoC membership and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
usage; Work collaboratively with HMIS lead staff to enforce data
quality standards; Engage community of providers in establishing
and tracking formal performance goals, including project and system
level performance; Review data quality measures and outcomes to aid
in performance management and in project review and selection
process; Research and review best practices and evidence-based
programs relevant to provision of homeless services; Represent the
CoC in a variety of settings and meetings and conduct outreach to
increase engagement with community stakeholders; Attend additional
meetings of related local, regional and state committees/task
forces as requested. Data Collection and Reporting
Responsibilities: Conduct and oversee the annual Point in Time
Homeless Count to ensure compliance with federal reporting
requirements defined by HUD; Utilize the HMIS database to analyze
data and produce required project and system-level reports; Enter
data using HUD's e-Snaps and HDX (Homeless Data Exchange) platforms
and any additional software released relevant to this position;
Maintain citywide data and information related to the scope of
homelessness or near homelessness in Cambridge. Provide such
information to funders, decision makers, service providers and to
the community as requested; Annual CoC Application Process
Responsibilities: Manage and coordinate the annual competitive
application process for CoC Program funds; Work with CoC and
departmental leadership to define funding priorities and
strategies; Provide limited technical support to applicants;
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in related field or 5 years
relevant work experience required. Experience working with HUD a
plus. Proficiency in personal computer skills such as Microsoft
Office Suite; Past success in community organizing and facilitation
of working groups; Strong familiarity with Cambridge community,
service systems and the various types of local, state and federal
funding sources for housing and homeless services; Proven ability
to manage shifting priorities, multiple projects and meet
deadlines; Ability to read and interpret HUD and other pertinent
federal regulations and effectively disseminate related
information; Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Strong analytic skills; Ability to adhere and commit to established
workplace behavioral guidelines. The City of Cambridge's workforce,
like the community it serves, is diverse.Applicants must have the
ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and
groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and
ideologies. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Most work takes place in an office
setting with fluorescent lighting, carpeted floors, and air
conditioning. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to use typical office
equipment in an office setting; ability to travel to other local
offices and surrounding agencies. BENEFITS SUMMARY: Competitive
health, dental, and vision insurance Vacation and Sick leave
eligible Sick Incentive Pay Eligible 3 Personal days 14 Paid
Holidays Management Allowance, $2,700/year RATE: $65,419-$79,607
plus excellent benefits APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Internal applicants
submit a job bidding form and 2 copies of both your resume and
cover letter; external applicants submit both your resume and cover
letter via email to: employmentcambridgema.gov or to the Personnel
Department, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue,
Cambridge MA 02139. Fax 617-349-4312. Resume and cover letter of
interest requested by 05/24/22. Position will remain open until
filled. THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF
RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR ANY
OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY. WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS, MEMBERS OF
THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED
TO APPLY. CITY OF CAMBRIDGE RESIDENTS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO
APPLY. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES, WRITTEN MATERIALS IN
ALTERNATIVE FORMATS, AND REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS IN POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES WILL BE PROVIDED TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH
DISABILITIES FREE OF CHARGE, UPON REQUEST. The City is committed to
advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and
inclusion. PDN-9628aead-9d63-49a2-8ee8-6adfe464ccf9
Keywords: City of Cambridge, Cambridge , Homeless Services Continuum of Care (CoC) Planner, Planning & Development, Other , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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