Job Title: Homeless Services Coordinator

Please address all inquiries and resumes to Job@communitycooperative.com by 

Wednesday, October 14, 2015 by 5pm.  

  

Job Title: Homeless Services Coordinator  

Responsible To: Director, Social Services and Education  

Position Type: Full time, non-exempt  

  

Basic Description: Conduct intake and assessment and provide services to customers and clients,  

which may include ongoing assessment of program eligibility, monitoring of files, data collection,  

measuring and determination of successful completion or termination of services, and information and  referral. This position is based at the Fort Myers Campus but may include periodic outreach and out-posting at Community Cooperative locations throughout Lee County.  

  

Job Functions:  

          Provide needs assessment to those seeking services and assistance.   

         Contact and build rapport with individuals in need.   

         Assist individuals in meeting basic life needs.   

          Provide referral and follow up services to individuals.   

          Identify barriers to implementation of services and recommend solutions.   

          Partner with community and government agencies and participate in programs to provide  

          adequate services for individuals in need.   

         Work cooperatively and constructively with internal staff.  

         Assist in Food Stamp, Medicaid, or Housing applications.   

          Plan and participate in community relations activities.    

         Serve as a liaison between homeless customers and the Department of Social Services and  

           Education and other partner agencies.   

         Complete needs assessment of customers  

          Participates in Annual Homeless Coalition Point in Time Survey  

         Assist in the collection and distribution of items for the homeless (hygiene kits, blankets, etc.)   

Education, Training and Experience:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field is preferred. At least one year of  experience working in the field is recommended. The requirements listed below are representative of the  knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable  individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

                     •    Ability to refer services from in-house resources and community resources  

                     •    Develop and maintain effective inter-agency working relationships  

                     •    Maintain knowledge of community programs and organizations  

                     •    Knowledge of underlying social and economic problems  

                     •    Manage and assist in the coordination of volunteers.  

                     •    Possession of a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record and  

                          dependable transportation is required.  

                     •    This position requires a level 2  fingerprinting and pre-employment background  

                          screening.