Continuum of Care Director

Full Time

Full Year

Job Summary:

The Continuum of Care Director will work with new and established coalitions and task forces to develop and implement strategies to address challenges to housing stability for those who are experiencing homelessness. This position will work with groups that include but are not limited to: Continuum of Care (DBA Ozarks Alliance to End Homelessness) and subcommittees, and others that address key issues related to homelessness. This position will provide coordination and facilitate support to emerging community response initiatives related to homelessness, including increasing affordable housing as a culminating goal to end homelessness. Continuum of Care Specific Responsibilities: This position will ensure full compliance with policies and procedures as they relate to state and federal funding guidelines set forth by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and others in addressing homelessness in Springfield/Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. To this end, this position will convene and facilitate the Springfield/Greene, Christian and Webster Counties Continuum of Care (DBA The Ozarks Alliance to End Homelessness) Executive Board, Full Membership, and sub-committees and the Housing Collaborative, and sub-committees. The Continuum of Care Director will assist in the management of annual state and federal funding processes. This position will work with CoC partners in applying for US Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds and monitor grantees to assess progress on meeting community-wide goals; evaluate program performance; and monitor compliance with all state and federal funding requirements. Programming Responsibilities: This position will assist with the coordination of events and programs that impact key strategies of the Ozarks Alliance to End Homelessness and the Housing Collaborative, and other community-based initiatives established to address homelessness and affordable housing.

Evaluation:

The Senior Director of Homeless Services, following adopted policies of Community Partnership of the Ozarks evaluates the Continuum of Care Director.

Reporting Structure:

The Continuum of Care Director will report to the Senior Director of Homeless Services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide management and staff support to new and established community-based coalitions and task forces addressing issues related to homelessness and housing stability. This includes, but is not limited to, the Continuum of Care (DBA The Ozarks Alliance to End Homelessness) and its subcommittees. This includes facilitating the successful completion of all associated projects and ensuring completion of support work, including meeting preparation, meeting minutes/reports, facilitation, and creating accountability for action items;
  • Represent the Continuum of Care;
  • Coordinate outreach services previously provided at the Hope Connection and the Veteran’s Stand Down, as well as new initiatives such as workforce development, justice, and diversity, inclusion, and equity;
  • Coordinate the successful implementation of the annual Point in Time Count and assigned duties for November Homeless Awareness Month events;
  • Working with the Vice President of Communications, develop a marketing and education plan to ensure connection with community-based services and supports;
  • Supervise OAEH Administrative Assistant position;
  • Participate in CPO’s resource development/fundraising activities;
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Work closely with CPO’s Housing and Homeless Services team (VP of Affordable Housing and Homeless Prevention and Senior Director of Homeless Services) to lead the process for HUD Continuum of Care NOFO (Notice of Funding Opportunity) and related applications; manage grants, which may include working with the City of Springfield on monitoring grantees’ performance and effectiveness of funded projects to ensure the Continuum’s competitiveness in attracting state and federal funds to support homeless prevention and intervention services;
  • Assist in the development of the Continuum’s local update to the 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness, based on national goals for homelessness prevention and intervention outlined in the Federal Plan to End Homelessness, Opening Doors, and incorporate community vision, best practices, and measurable outcomes to local planning efforts;
  • Develop and implement a marketing/education/communication strategy to heighten awareness of Plan to End Homelessness and local steps being taken to address homelessness issues;
  • Oversee implementation of plan strategies; collect and analyze applicable community data to determine progress in meeting community-wide goals and make funding recommendations to community partners;
  • Assist with desk and/or on-site monitoring of HUD grant recipients;
  • Research, identify and apply for additional funding sources to meet Springfield/Greene, Christian Counties Continuum of Care goals;
  • Other duties as Continuum of Care process evolves and/or as assigned by the Housing and Homeless Services Team (Vice President of Affordable Housing and Homeless Prevention and Senior Director of Homeless Services).

Essential Qualifications/Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Sociology, Business Administration, or a related field, a minimum of two years professional experience, and experience in grant writing, administration and policy development required;
  • Experience in management of state and/or federal grants and project monitoring, or equivalent combination of experience and training that provide essential knowledge, skills and abilities preferred;
  • Experience with Continuum of Care planning and management processes and familiarity with homelessness issues strongly preferred;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships across community, public and private sectors;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to write and prepare grant proposals;
  • Proven ability to manage and facilitate collaborative decision-making processes and achieve established outcomes;
  • Experience in negotiation and conflict resolution procedures, as well as ensuring programmatic compliance to meet community benchmarks and goals;
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously; comfort and flexibility with evolving and changing state and federal funding requirements and dynamic local partnerships;
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to measure and evaluate program performance;
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Suite, online grant systems (e-Snaps) and the use of virtual meeting and social media tools;
  • Knowledge and skills in marketing, event planning, and meeting coordination techniques.

Position Clarification:

The position of Continuum of Care Director is a grant-funded position and is based upon funding availability. The job duties are subject to change, based on the funding requirements. This is an exempt, full-time position. Grant funding dictates pay range for this position. CPO receives federal grants and contracts and therefore must comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Marijuana is considered an illegal drug under federal law, with no exception for medicinal use and is not protected under ADA. Community Partnership of the Ozarks is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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