Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Homeless Outreach Coordinator  Open Date 4/19/2024   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Non-Bargaining   Division Community Investment   Location Community Investment   Reports To Deputy Executive Director   Schedule Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm   Pay Rate Up to $80,000 annually   Description Salary Range - up to $80,000 annually POSITION SUMMARY: The Homelessness Outreach Coordinator will collaborate with City departments, community-based organizations, businesses, and other government agencies to ensure coordination and alignment among resources and services for homeless individuals in South Bend while identifying gaps in services. The Homelessness Outreach Coordinator will demonstrate expertise in the challenges facing homeless individuals and families and work proactively to help service providers and the City more effectively align and deploy resources that assist with those challenges. The Homelessness Outreach Coordinator position is within the Department of Community Investment. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected. Communicate and assist other City departments with issues related to homelessness, including the Police Department, Neighborhood Services and Enforcement, and Venues, Parks & Arts. Coordinate with external partners on issues related to homelessness, including nonprofit service providers, businesses, and other government agencies, and communicate any issues or areas of concern with DCI leadership. Serve as the City’s first point of outreach to individuals in need of services, in coordination with Neighborhood Services and Enforcement, the Police Department, and residents. Understand and effectively communicate to others the unique challenges and complex circumstances facing unhoused individuals. Serve as an expert within the City on current issues, policies and research related to homelessness. Gather and maintain data for City-funded services and programs related to homelessness, such as the weather amnesty program. Develop and maintain an up-to-date list of resources for homeless individuals in the City and areas nearby. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED Expertise in programs and public policy related to addressing homelessness, and an general understanding of the current research around programs to reduce homelessness. Familiarity with the services and programs available to help homeless individuals or those at risk of homelessness. Ability to display respect and sensitivity when engaging with unhoused individuals and those at-risk of homelessness. Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and respect during interactions with other City departments and external agencies and partners. Ability to work as a productive team member and operate at a high level and adapt in an environment with changing and urgent priorities. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships and to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals, displaying sensitivity to a variety of perspectives. Ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, humility and open communication. Ability to manage and adapt to ambiguity and conflicting priorities in a public office environment. Strong project management and data management skills, including a sharp attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned. EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS: College degree in social work, psychology, public administration, or related field. CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION: Valid Driver’s license required. EQUIPMENT: Personal Computer, motor vehicle; calculator, phone; copier and scanner. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee is required to walk outdoors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standard office setting with some travel from site to site.   Position Requirements   Required Pre-employment Drug screen and Background Check   About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play. ***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.***   EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis. The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).   This position is currently accepting applications. 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