Coordinated Entry Specialist - YHDP

Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri; Cape Girardeau (MO); A distancia; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri seeks an Administrative Leader to drive solution-focused housing interventions for youth in a remote Missouri role. You’ll apply a Housing First philosophy, support low-barrier access, and manage comprehensive assessments.

You will enter data into HMIS/HUD databases, prepare month-end reports, and build partnerships to enhance services. Travel and flexible hours are required to meet client needs in a dynamic, diverse team environment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• 1+ year nonprofit social service experience; management preferred.
• Experience with at-risk teens; housing instability experience preferred.
• Strong prioritization, efficiency, and systems thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and communities.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver solution-focused housing interventions to expedite housing placement.
• Maintain a low-barrier Housing First access point for youth.
• Complete comprehensive youth assessments (in-person as needed).
• Enter data into HMIS and HUD-compliant databases.
• Prepare and submit month-end reports.
• Develop community partnerships to enhance service delivery.
• Engage in outreach to increase program referrals.
• Collaborate with colleagues of diverse backgrounds; communicate with supervisors.
• Travel for trainings, meetings, and direct care as needed.
• Flexible hours to accommodate client needs.

Conocimientos

Nonprofit management

Youth housing experience

Communication skills

Data management

Collaboration

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Ethical professional behavior

Travel willingness

Educación

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in social work, psychology, public administration, or related human services

Herramientas

HMIS

HUD databases

MS Office

Missouri Driver's License

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

Administrative Leadership and Management

• Follow all program policies and procedures to deliver solution-focused housing interventions that expedite housing placement for clients.
• Practice a Housing First philosophy when working with all clients, ensuring low barriers to entry.
• Implement and maintain a thriving, low-barrier access point for youth seeking housing.
• Complete comprehensive, quality assessments for youth—including in-person assessments as needed.
• Enter and manage data in HMIS and other HUD-compliant databases, following all required standards.
• Prepare and submit documentation (e.g., month-end reports) as required.
• Develop and sustain community partnerships that enhance service delivery and promote client success.
• Engage in community outreach to increase program referrals (e.g., distributing brochures, organizing informational sessions, presenting at events, staffing exhibit booths).
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including meetings, professional memberships, and trainings as directed by the Senior Director of Youth Housing.
• Collaborate actively with colleagues of all demographics to ensure efficient, effective client service.
• Maintain open communication with your supervisor regarding service outcomes, concerns, and questions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in social work, psychology, public administration, or a related human services field.
• At least one (1+) year of experience working in nonprofit social service settings; one (1+) year of management experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with at-risk teen populations required; lived experience with housing instability preferred.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, creating efficiencies, and guiding strategic investment in people and systems.
• Strong commitment to the principles of youth support and advocacy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and advocate for positive outcomes in diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and trust with youth in crisis.
• Flexible and self-motivated, with the capacity to multitask while meeting deadlines and paying attention to detail.
• Well-developed organizational and assessment skills.
• Team-oriented mindset, working collaboratively with colleagues of all backgrounds.
• Ethical and professional behavior, modeled consistently.
• Valid Missouri Driver’s License and current car insurance required.
• Travel required (with or without accommodation) to attend trainings, meetings, and provide direct care as needed.
• Flexibility in work hours to accommodate client needs.

This is a remote position but the candidate must live in the State of Missouri.