Job Description

Posting number: 27-00792

Department: Housing and Community Development

Job classification: Homeless Prevention Coordinator / Grade 119

Posting type: Open

Categories: Housing

Summary

Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country, known for its excellent quality of life and strong economy while embracing its historic presence. Located 35 miles west of Washington, D.C., Loudoun County offers diverse cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.

Examples of duties

This full-time, partially grant-funded position has the opportunity to support individuals and families who are at imminent risk of homelessness. The Homeless Prevention & Diversion Coordinator is a critical thinker with a high level of initiation, motivation and enthusiasm who demonstrates a sense of urgency, responsiveness and attention to detail. The Homeless Prevention & Diversion Coordinator is skilled in communication (written and oral); has strong interpersonal and organizational skills; demonstrates knowledge and understanding of program budgets and is proficient in Microsoft Office.

Essential duties include (but are not limited to):

• Conducts outreach activities
• Assesses households for eligibility
• Provides case management
• Develops comprehensive service plans
• Connects clients to services designed to increase skills and income so that they can gain and/or maintain stable housing
• Administers and tracks financial assistance
• Conducts housing inspections
• Ensures services, outcomes and client data are documented in data systems, like HMIS
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships (e.g. landlords and property managers)

This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting project goals and

outcomes is a must. This position is highly visible to staff, senior management, and the public. Sound

judgment is required for appropriate decision making, problem solving and priority setting.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, or a related Human Services field; two (2) years of related work experience in counseling/social work in a social services or human services setting or providing emergency and support services (intake); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred: Experience working with people in crisis situations. Experience in homeless services, or social services. Knowledge of the social services field, relevant research on homelessness and the practice of homeless prevention, housing programs and/or successful implementation of homeless programs.

Supplemental information

Valid driver’s license and good driving record (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification). Pass pre-employment background checks to include criminal, credit, CPS/APS, and DMV. Hold or obtain a Housing Locator Certification; desire certifications working with the homeless or at-risk populations. Bilingual skills in Spanish and English preferred. Successful candidate may be required to work and be assigned to an alternate work site to carry out duties that support the needs of the County's residents or employees. May be required to work outside of the standard, schedule work week.