Homeless Services, Coordinated Entry System Coordinator

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CES Coordinator implementing HUD Coordinated Entry and housing-referral systems for ICF’s advisory and technology services. Analyzing HMIS data, training providers, and improving housing placements.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement CoC CES policies, procedures, and requirements, including CES assessment tools, prioritization policies, referral processes and workflows, HMIS technologies, project-level eligibility, and matching protocols
  • Administer and manage coordinated entry procedures to reduce unit vacancies, expedite referrals from CES to housing, and improve move-in processes
  • Gather and analyze data on household strengths, barriers, service offerings, and eligibility criteria
  • Implement standardized CES guidance, including housing applications, service coordination, and data tracking
  • Support cross-functional, interagency, and system-wide collaboration to identify workflow issues and develop solutions
  • Develop training materials, compliance training, operational forms/guides, FAQs, and toolkits
  • Translate policy requirements and technical documentation into action-oriented CES processes
  • Coach and facilitate service providers and CES partners on protocols and procedures
  • Identify process improvements to increase timely referrals to eligible and prioritized housing options
  • Provide field-based support, staffing augmentation, direct training, technical assistance, capacity building, and quality assurance monitoring
  • Build relationships with CES providers, access sites, affordable housing providers, behavioral health partners, and substance use treatment facilities
  • Examine HMIS and CES data to identify trends and inequities and recommend policy and programmatic improvements
  • Maintain secure communication channels to protect client privacy and confidentiality

Requirements:

  • Bachelors’ degree in fields related to Human Services, Public Policy and Administration, Business, or Social Welfare; equivalent experience may be considered
  • Minimum two years directly related experience with Continuum of Care program and HUD Coordinated Entry programs
  • Understanding of the Continuum of Care program and HUD Coordinated Entry Requirements as defined in the CoC Program interim rule and HUD Notice CPD-17-01
  • Knowledge of HUD resources and guidebooks on CES topics
  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong organizational, facilitation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment while meeting stringent deadlines
  • Experience managing sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality
  • Knowledge of Housing First, trauma-informed care, person-centered service delivery, and racial equity principles
  • Experience facilitating case conferencing or multidisciplinary coordination meetings, managing conflict, and attaining consensus across multiple stakeholders

Benefits:

  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs
  • Confidential accommodation support
  • Benefits information provided under the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act