Overview
JOB TITLE:
Continuum of Care Director DEPARTMENT:
Continuum of Care REPORTS TO:
Chief Operating Officer DIRECTLY SUPERVISES:
CoC Coordinator(s), CoC Planning Administrator, Youth & Special Populations Administrator FLSA : Exempt SALARY : $65,00-70,000 SUMMARY : The Continuum of Care Director is responsible for executing the agreement between the Memphis & Shelby County Homeless Consortium and Community Alliance for the Homeless (CAFTH) that designates CAFTH as both the Collaborative Applicant for the Continuum of Care (CoC) and the CoC Planning Lead Agency. This includes providing year round CoC and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) planning, technical assistance, and oversight of all activities related to ending homelessness in Memphis & Shelby County. Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day supervision and guidance of related staff. Provide staff support and technical assistance/policy guidance to the Memphis & Shelby County Homeless Consortium, its committees, and the Governing Council. Develop and conduct an annual performance monitoring assessment process that is aligned with the HEARTH Act and community Strategic Plan to End Homelessness which includes agency site visits, random case file reviews, and analysis of HMIS and financial management data. Support implementation of the HEARTH Act by sharing all relevant information, offering technical assistance and identifying and/or responding to program requests for technical assistance that will result in enhanced performance for all CoC, YHDP, and ESG funded programs. Provide annual gaps analysis and performance information to the City of Memphis and Shelby County, which includes recommendations and support to the City of Memphis for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding process. Provide at least annual assessments of the community’s progress in reducing homelessness and systems-level analysis. Develop and submit the community’s application for funding under the Continuum of Care program as the Collaborative Applicant and coordinate the submission of program applications by the individual programs. Apply annually for all CoC & YHDP grants and perform the required grant activities. Conduct ongoing review and analysis of literature on homeless and other special needs populations. Extract and analyze local data on homelessness and other special needs populations from HMIS and other data sources. Collect information on funding opportunities and work with Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer to develop applications for funding, including HUD’s annual Continuum of Care grant and others as assigned. Develop, write, edit, and/or contribute to needs assessments, grant applications, reports to funders, and presentations. Oversee special populations system improvements including, but not limited to, programs improving access for individuals and families who are justice involved, medically fragile, limited English proficient, and/or domestic and intimate partner violence survivors. Oversee community outreach events including, but not limited to, 901 Counts. Oversee Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) grant including all associated activities required for implementation. In collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, develop emergency response plans for the Memphis & Shelby County Continuum of Care. Represent Community Alliance for the Homeless in the community by attending planning meetings and serving on grant/application review committees. Attend recommended training and conferences to ensure the development of the knowledge base. Serve as the main point of contact for the Memphis & Shelby County Homeless Consortium. Staff the following meetings: Governing Council, CoC Planning and others as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned by management. Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervise CoC Coordinator(s), CoC Planning Administrator, Youth & Special Populations Administrator Carry out supervisory responsibilities under the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year college or university, a preferred Master’s degree in human services, and two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, and registrations required: Requires a valid driver’s license with own personal transportation. Computer skills required: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Use, and Additional Software, as needed. Other skills required: Knowledge and experience in the use of computer-based systems. Demonstrated research ability in identifying, locating, and accessing primary and secondary local, statewide, regional and national statistics, studies, and other research publications on homelessness and related issues and in analyzing/interpreting data/statistics/information resulting from that research. Demonstrated successful grant writing experience to HUD, and/or other federal agencies. Grant administration experience, including familiarity with reading and interpreting Federal regulations and guidelines. High level of communication skills. Oral communication skills to include public speaking to small and large groups. Passion for combating homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental illness. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, possess the ability to motivate others, with little need for supervision. Ability to maintain a positive approach with community partners. To apply for this position, send your resume & cover letter to CAFTHhr@cafth.org with “CoC Director” in the subject line.
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JOB TITLE:
Continuum of Care Director DEPARTMENT:
Continuum of Care REPORTS TO:
Chief Operating Officer DIRECTLY SUPERVISES:
CoC Coordinator(s), CoC Planning Administrator, Youth & Special Populations Administrator FLSA : Exempt SALARY : $65,00-70,000 SUMMARY : The Continuum of Care Director is responsible for executing the agreement between the Memphis & Shelby County Homeless Consortium and Community Alliance for the Homeless (CAFTH) that designates CAFTH as both the Collaborative Applicant for the Continuum of Care (CoC) and the CoC Planning Lead Agency. This includes providing year round CoC and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) planning, technical assistance, and oversight of all activities related to ending homelessness in Memphis & Shelby County. Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day supervision and guidance of related staff. Provide staff support and technical assistance/policy guidance to the Memphis & Shelby County Homeless Consortium, its committees, and the Governing Council. Develop and conduct an annual performance monitoring assessment process that is aligned with the HEARTH Act and community Strategic Plan to End Homelessness which includes agency site visits, random case file reviews, and analysis of HMIS and financial management data. Support implementation of the HEARTH Act by sharing all relevant information, offering technical assistance and identifying and/or responding to program requests for technical assistance that will result in enhanced performance for all CoC, YHDP, and ESG funded programs. Provide annual gaps analysis and performance information to the City of Memphis and Shelby County, which includes recommendations and support to the City of Memphis for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding process. Provide at least annual assessments of the community’s progress in reducing homelessness and systems-level analysis. Develop and submit the community’s application for funding under the Continuum of Care program as the Collaborative Applicant and coordinate the submission of program applications by the individual programs. Apply annually for all CoC & YHDP grants and perform the required grant activities. Conduct ongoing review and analysis of literature on homeless and other special needs populations. Extract and analyze local data on homelessness and other special needs populations from HMIS and other data sources. Collect information on funding opportunities and work with Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer to develop applications for funding, including HUD’s annual Continuum of Care grant and others as assigned. Develop, write, edit, and/or contribute to needs assessments, grant applications, reports to funders, and presentations. Oversee special populations system improvements including, but not limited to, programs improving access for individuals and families who are justice involved, medically fragile, limited English proficient, and/or domestic and intimate partner violence survivors. Oversee community outreach events including, but not limited to, 901 Counts. Oversee Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) grant including all associated activities required for implementation. In collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, develop emergency response plans for the Memphis & Shelby County Continuum of Care. Represent Community Alliance for the Homeless in the community by attending planning meetings and serving on grant/application review committees. Attend recommended training and conferences to ensure the development of the knowledge base. Serve as the main point of contact for the Memphis & Shelby County Homeless Consortium. Staff the following meetings: Governing Council, CoC Planning and others as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned by management. Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervise CoC Coordinator(s), CoC Planning Administrator, Youth & Special Populations Administrator Carry out supervisory responsibilities under the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year college or university, a preferred Master’s degree in human services, and two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, and registrations required: Requires a valid driver’s license with own personal transportation. Computer skills required: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Use, and Additional Software, as needed. Other skills required: Knowledge and experience in the use of computer-based systems. Demonstrated research ability in identifying, locating, and accessing primary and secondary local, statewide, regional and national statistics, studies, and other research publications on homelessness and related issues and in analyzing/interpreting data/statistics/information resulting from that research. Demonstrated successful grant writing experience to HUD, and/or other federal agencies. Grant administration experience, including familiarity with reading and interpreting Federal regulations and guidelines. High level of communication skills. Oral communication skills to include public speaking to small and large groups. Passion for combating homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental illness. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, possess the ability to motivate others, with little need for supervision. Ability to maintain a positive approach with community partners. To apply for this position, send your resume & cover letter to CAFTHhr@cafth.org with “CoC Director” in the subject line.
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