Salary : $67,692.00 - $86,400.00 Annually Location : Los Banos, CA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 07-2025 Department: Community & Economic Development Opening Date: 07/31/2025 Closing Date: 8/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Description POSITION TITLE HOMELESS OUTREACH COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY REGULAR EMPLOYMENTLEVEL STAFF DEFINITION Coordinate existing services for the homeless in areas such as prevention, early intervention, emergency and support services; develop and implement new strategies in collaboration with other agencies; provide staff assistance to the Housing Program Manager and Community & Economic Development Director; organize and participate in public outreach, education, and advocacy efforts; perform research, report and grant writing; and act as an advocate for individuals experiencing homelessness in LosBanos. SUPERVISIONRECEIVED ANDEXERCISED Receives direct supervision from the Housing Program Manager and general direction from the Community & Economic Director. May exercise general supervision to clerical staff when necessary. Detailed Work Activities EXAMPLESOF ESSENTIALDUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Coordinate activities with other agencies and sectors of the community.
- Organize and maintain complex and extensive files and records.
- Attend and provide support at various meetings.
- Type a wide variety of material from rough draft copy, notes, or verbal instructions.
- Provide clerical support to the department manager and director including drafting, composing and filing official City correspondence.
- Research and develop a variety of policies and procedures.
- Assist clients with navigating additional systems of care, including housing, homeless certification, connections to various 101 service providers, and access to the Family Reunification Program.
- Work in partnership with behavioral health providers, social service agencies and various levels of law enforcement.
- Assist and provide clients with the resources, guides, and information about accessing services and other benefits unique to the homeless population through Street Case Management & Housing Navigation.
- MaintaindataandstatisticsontheCity'sexistinghomelesspopulationandservices.
- Research and develop grants, donations and other funding sources; write reports.
- Provide a presence within Unhoused Communities throughout the City.
- Conduct interviews with Unhoused People who need services.
- Participate in homeless prevention activities by working with various departments, groups, and individuals on addressing issues, and concerns regarding homelessness.
- Monitor homeless camp activities and notify city staff of any health, safety, and maintenance issues.
- Report to management on emerging and urgent issues related to homeless campsites throughout the City.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Pertinent local, State, Federal rules, regulations and laws.
- Basic principles and practices of service provisions to the People Experiencing Homelessness.
- Program planning, development and coordination.
- Community Outreach, advocacy and public education.
- Methods and techniques of research funding sources, fundraising and grant writing.
- Municipal government organization.
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
- Principles and practices of work safety.
Ability to:
- On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a key board to communicate through written means; and intermittently carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
- Research and prepare detailed and comprehensive reports.
- Develop creative and effective solutions to complex problems and issues.
- Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for programs.
- Exercise independent judgment.
- Work cooperatively with diverse agencies, service providers and community groups.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Manage difficult situations by displaying assurance under pressure.
- Understand and carryout oral and written instructions.
- Establishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswiththosecontactedinthe course of work.
Qualifications MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS
- Must be age eighteen (18) by date of application.
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C driver license.
- Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of social services with homeless or low-income services.
- Experience working with diverse agencies and community groups in a local government or non-profit agency preferred.
DESIREDQUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social sciences, or a related field.
- Experience working for a public agency.
The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes: a) Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS); b) Health Insurance: City pays approved health insurance premium through CalPERS for employee only and partial dependent costs; c) Dental and Vision Insurance: City pays approved dental and vision insurance premiums for employee only and partial dependent costs; d) Life Insurance: City provides $50,000 life insurance coverage for employee only, buy-up options are available; e) Vacation Allowance: two (2) weeks paid vacation after one (1) year, three (3) weeks after five (5) years, four (4) weeks after fifteen (15) years of employment; f) Sick Leave: Accumulated at a rate of one (1) day per month with no maximum accrual; g) Deferred Compensation: Option to participate in plans through Mass Mutual, Nationwide Solutions, or ICMA-RC. 01 Are you at least eighteen (18) years of age?
02 Have you completed the twelfth grade or equivalent?
03 Do you currently possess a valid California Class C drivers license?
04 Do you have four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of social services with homeless or low-income services?
05 Do you have experience working with diverse agencies and community groups in a local government or non-profit agency?
06 Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social sciences, or a related field?
07 Do you have experience working with a public agency?
Required Question