Homeless Services, Coordinated Entry System Manager

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Coordinated Entry System Manager leading HUD-compliant homelessness systems for ICF, a global advisory and technology services provider. Managing providers, data, referrals, and housing placement outcomes.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership, oversight, and operational management for a Continuum of Care's Coordinated Entry System
  • Ensure CES compliance with HUD requirements, CoC policies, and community standards
  • Lead CES implementation, translating policy into practice and ensuring consistent execution across participating providers
  • Supervise direct reports and CES-participating agency personnel
  • Serve as the primary operational liaison between the CoC and participating housing providers
  • Implement CES assessment tools, prioritization policies, referral processes, workflows, eligibility requirements, and matching protocols
  • Build relationships with stakeholders, community partners, and service providers
  • Maintain knowledge of community-based housing resources and implement accurate, timely referrals
  • Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives focused on effectiveness, efficiency, and equity
  • Facilitate provider meetings, case conferencing sessions, operational workgroups, and implementation committees
  • Resolve partner concerns related to referrals, prioritization, eligibility, workflows, and housing placement
  • Develop communication strategies to strengthen provider participation and CES performance
  • Oversee CES data quality monitoring and HMIS data entry
  • Analyze operational performance data, report to the CoC, and develop improvement plans
  • Monitor system performance indicators and identify policy changes and process improvements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Public Policy and Administration, Business, Social Work, or related fields; equivalent experience may be considered
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in homeless services, coordinated entry, supportive housing, housing navigation, or homelessness system operations
  • Proven ability to manage teams, support professional development and growth, and ensure adequate supervision
  • Understanding of the Continuum of Care program and HUD Coordinated Entry Requirements
  • Experience managing multi-agency initiatives and stakeholder partnerships
  • Experience with HMIS or similar data systems and data-driven program management
  • Strong project management, facilitation, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Understanding of McKinney-Vento Act, CoC and ESG programs, and other federal housing and services programs
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities in a fast-paced, changing environment while meeting stringent deadlines
  • Experience interpreting data and analytical reports, identifying policy implications, and delivering recommendations to executive leadership
  • Experience managing compliance monitoring and performance improvement initiatives
  • Experience developing Coordinated Entry policies, procedures, and quality assurance frameworks

Benefits:

  • Equal opportunity employment
  • Reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs
  • Confidential accommodation support throughout the application and employment process