Homeless Services Coordinator
Homeless Services Coordinator
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Why Join Team SB
- Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the community
Consider joining the City of San Bernardino as a Homeless Services Coordinator!About the City:
As a future member of our team youll be joining a city with deep roots cultural diversity and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern Californias Inland Empire San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County home to more than 222000 residents. Its rich history shaped by Native American Mexican and Spanish influences continues to inspire the citys evolving identity.SanBernardino offers access to major transit corridors natural beauty and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. Its a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose and where motivated professionals can grow contribute and be part of something meaningful.
About the Position:
The City of San Bernardino is seeking a dedicated and experienced Homeless Services Coordinator to join our team. This fulltime position is responsible for developing managing and implementing the Citys homeless services policies and programs while working closely with community organizations regional partners and internal departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program development grant administration and community outreach along with a deep understanding of the social and economic issues impacting homeless populations. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about creating positive change building collaborative partnerships and advancing efforts to reduce homelessness in our community. What Youll Be Doing Here
The Ideal Candidate:
People Skills:Builds strong trustbased relationships with diverse community members service providers and regional partners demonstrating empathy professionalism and cultural competence.
Communication Skills:Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing able to present complex social and policy issues clearly to City leadership partner organizations and the public.
Program and Grant Expertise:Brings strong experience in program development grant writing funding administration and policy analysis to drive homeless services initiatives forward.
Community Outreach and Engagement:Demonstrates skill in planning and leading outreach efforts public engagement sessions and collaborative initiatives to build support for homeless services programs.
ProblemSolving and Innovation:Applies sound judgment creativity and strategic thinking to identify challenges develop practical solutions and adapt programs based on community needs and input.
A Day in the Life Consists of:As a Homeless Services Coordinator with the City of San Bernardino your day will focus on creating and implementing solutions that impact some of the communitys most vulnerable residents. Youll balance fieldwork policy development collaboration and public engagement to advance the Citys homelessness response efforts. Your day may include:
Meeting with internal departments and nonprofit partners to coordinate service delivery and enhance outreach strategies.
Conducting site visits and fieldwork to engage directly with homeless individuals and frontline service provides.
Drafting and presenting reports policies and grant applications to City leadership Council and community stakeholders.
Leading or participating in public engagement efforts to gather feedback and build community support for homelessness initiatives.
Monitoring program budgets tracking grant compliance and preparing reports for funding agencies.
Analyzing data on homelessness trends program effectiveness and service gaps to inform strategy adjustments.
Collaborating with regional agencies and neighboring jurisdictions to align efforts and leverage resources.
Responding to emerging issues including urgent housing needs or encampment concerns with a calm and solutionsfocused approach.
Representing the City at coalition meetings public forums and working groups focused on homelessness solutions.
For more information on this position pleaseclick hereto view the job description.What You Need to Qualify
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in Public Policy Social Sciences Public Health Public Administration or a related field; and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the development delivery monitoring or evaluation of community programs with at least two (2) years of experience working with the homeless; or an equivalent combination of education experience and training sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licenses Certifications and Equipment:
A valid State drivers license is required.
Knowledgeof:- Basic knowledge of service provisions to the homeless; working knowledge of social economic and political issues relevant to low income communities; and trends in the field of homelessness and social services
- Homeless services strategies program administration and resources including methods for business attraction and retention
- The principles and practices of researching and analyzing the economic feasibility of programs and projects
- Methods of financing homeless projects
- Request for Proposal/Qualification planning development administration evaluation and contract development
- The principles and practices of grant writing application and administration
- The principles of work plan development and implementation
- The functions and relationships between private and public sector groups that serve the homeless populations; principles and practices of developing and nurturing collaborative partnerships
- The principles practices and techniques of research and statistical analysis
- The principles and practices of financial forecasting budget preparation and budget administration
- Federal state and local policies laws rules and regulations relating to homelessness and financing
- Local government organizational structure functions and management
- Community outreach advocacy and public education
Skill in:- Planning organizing and promoting homelessness strategies programs and related activities
- Researching analyzing and preparing technical funding proposals contracts and financial reports
- Assessing community needs and evaluating programs using outcome data to determine effectiveness of program components and recommending program modifications as necessary
- Researching analyzing interpreting and presenting findings on complex data documents technical studies leases agreements contracts and other data and documents related to homeless projects and programs
- Administering grant and contract activities to ensure compliance
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City and County officials and private and public entities
- Evaluating and recommending changes to policies practices and procedures
- Analyzing problems and identifying alternative solutions project consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals
- Interpreting and applying complex federal state and local policies laws rules and regulations
- Working effectively with business leaders financial institutions citizen groups and department managers
- Working effectively in timesensitive situations to meet deadlines; coordinating multiple projects and complex tasks concurrently
- Exercising sound independent judgment and demonstrating initiative and creativity with minimal supervision
- Communicating complex material clearly logically and concisely both orally and in writing including public presentations to large and small audiences.
Recruitment Timeline
This recruitment will close on Sunday May 18 2025 at 11:59pm or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Applications review: Week of Monday May 19 2025
1st Interview: Week of May 26 2025 or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept (TENTATIVE)
2nd Interview: Week of June 2 2025 or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept (TENTATIVE)**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**
How to Apply and What to Expect Next
All applicants are required to submit an online application through the Citys official website at .This recruitment will remain open until May 18 2025 at 11:59 PM or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review investigation and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.
Following the initial screening the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants including those who meet the minimum qualifications are suitable for the position.
Successful candidates shall be required to:
- Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.
- Degree verification
- Pass a preemployment medical exam which includes a Tuberculosis (TB) Exam and Drug screen.
- Starting salary based on education and/or experience and internal equity.
EVerify Participation
The City of San Bernardino participates in the EVerify program. In compliance with federal law all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.
Accordingly the City will provide information from each new employees Form I9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.
For more information about EVerify please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at
Disclaimers
The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a casebycase basis. To request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department directly at (909).
This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.
For questions regarding this recruitment contact Human Resources at Additional information is available at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
