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Job description
Empower Successful People to Thrive in a Strong Community Supported by Quality Government
The Continuum of Care Specialist will work with the CoC Planning staff in the performance monitoring, evaluation and technical support of homeless prevention, diversion, and outreach programs, crisis housing services, and short and long-term housing and services that receive federal, state, or local Continuum of Care, Emergency Solutions Grant, or other homeless funding. The Continuum of Care Specialist will plan and implement meetings and analyze performance data as well as participate in Continuum of Care activities throughout the year.
The Continuum of Care Specialist is part of a team that is responsible for: Program Performance Monitoring, Evaluation & Technical Support, Systems Level Monitoring & Performance Evaluation, Coalition Meetings & Trainings, New Agency On-boarding, Policy Updates, Special Population Initiatives and CoC Related Activities.
An employee in this class performs a variety of duties that requires advanced knowledge in social work, specifically homelessness, Continuum of Care (CoC) practices, and HUD policies and procedures. Work involves the provision of both direct and indirect services to clients, stakeholders, community, and county staff. The position exercises discretion and independent judgment; representative inquiries may involve giving guidance to resolve issues or influence the resource planning process. Work is performed under minimal supervision and is subject to review and evaluation through conferences, post-audits, personal inspections, written reports, and public acceptance.
Examples of Duties
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
System Communications
Coordinate and manage CoC communications strategy, including internal and external messaging
Support and coordinate: CoC Board meetings, Committee meetings (Governance, Ranking, Coordinated Entry, etc.)
Prepare and distribute: Agendas, minutes, and meeting materials, CoC newsletters and updates
Maintain CoC website and public-facing materials, ensuring compliance with HUD transparency requirements
Ensure public posting of required documents, including: Governance charter and bylaws, Written standards, Project rankings and funding decisions
Facilitate CoC membership processes, including onboarding and engagement
Support engagement of: Providers, Local government partners, Individuals with lived experience
Assist with public reporting and dashboards
Strengthening partner relationships and community awareness of CoC activities
Assist CoC planning manager with CoC and ESG competitions
Other relevant duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work, OR
Bachelor's degree in Social Work-Child Welfare Collaborative, OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and one (1) year of directly related experience, OR
Master's degree in counseling from an accredited college/university in a human services field and one (1) year directly related experience, OR
Bachelor's degree in a human service field from an accredited college/university and two (2) years directly related experience, OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and three (3) years directly related experience.
Must have possession of an appropriate driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina. A motor vehicle record (MVR), background check, and drug screening will be conducted on candidates considered for positions.
Supplemental Information
Driving is essential
Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions:
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. Work requires contact with clients, family members and other professional disciplines and service agencies. Employees work in settings that range from public service buildings, residential facilities, institutions, or home environments. Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, operate a computer, and do extensive reading. Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Mental demands and normal stress regarding achieving work deadlines are present. Work environment involves normal, everyday discomforts or unpleasantness. Work area has adequate light, heat, and ventilation; environment is organized and stable. Work presents no significant hazards to employees.
Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.
Benefits
We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee! You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?
Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.
We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.
Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.
We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!
Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.
13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.
Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.
Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.
Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.
We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
Worksite address
greensboro, NC, 27497, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.