Overview
Homeless Services Coordinator Jobs in City of Utica, New York, USA at The Salvation Army
Location: City of Utica
Overview
Seeking a Full Time Homeless Services Coordinator on our Utica Corps Team.
Our Full Time opportunities offer:
Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time.
Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributionsbegin after 1 year of continuous employment).
Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles.
Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee.
Long TermDisability Insurance.
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life.
Flexible Spending Account.
Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Tax Deferred Annuity (403B).
Christmas Bonus.
Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers.
Free parking.
SCOPE ANDPURPOSEOF POSITION:
The Homeless Services Coordinator is responsible for managing the delivery and continuation of services provided to unhoused people seeking food, support, and physical/material needs, with a focus on those experiencing street homelessness. The Coordinator must have knowledge of community resources and a strong understanding of the needs of people experiencing homelessness in the City of Utica.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Organize services to unhoused people seeking assistance from The Salvation Army, including food pantry, soup kitchen, access to clothing, hygiene supplies, and community resources.
Determine eligibility for services, as defined by funder.
Assist with daily soup kitchen.
Organize efforts involving food pantry services.
Organize presentations on healthcare and community services, including general health screenings and assessments, wound care, referral services – available during soup kitchen mealtimes.
Manage housing referrals and rental assistance, as funding is available – including security deposits, arrears to prevent evictions, and housing inspections for habitability and public safety.
Secure permits for the drop-in center.
Conduct outreach efforts and engage people experiencing homelessness – which may include street outreach activities. Must be comfortable engaging people living in places not meant for habitation (e.g., under a bridge, in a park, in the woods, etc.).
Participate in the NY-518 Continuum of Care (Homeless Coalition) and record data in the COC HMIS.
Remain an active member of the Center for Hope project/partnership between Helio Health, Center for Family Life and Recovery, and Community Health and Behavioral Services; attend meetings and participate incollaborative workto address homelessness.
Submit quarterly and year-end performance report to City of Utica using the “HOME-ARP Quarterly Subrecipient Progress Report.”
Qualifications
SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Minimum of associate’s degree in human services related field, preferred. Would consider extensive experience in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of one year of experience in a position related to programs or services for the homeless and low-income families.
Responsible to complete CPR, Narcan and other training as assigned.
Work consists of moderately complex procedures and tasks where basic analytical ability is required.
Strong organizational skills required, including compu…
Title: Homeless Services Coordinator
Company: The Salvation Army
Location: City of Utica, New York, USA
Category: Social Work, Non-Profit & Social Impact
