Equity Access Shelter (EAS) Program Coordinator

City of Topeka; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas Public Employee Retirement

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Life/Long Term Disability Insurance

Deferred Comp Savings Plan

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic

In-house fitness facility

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Topeka’s Housing Services Division is seeking an Equity Access Shelter (EAS) Program Coordinator to oversee the Coordinated Entry process and assist clients with HMIS enrollment and housing services.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with the Topeka/Shawnee County CoC and partner agencies, maintain strong community ties, and manage multiple tasks in a structured, independent and collaborative way.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services with 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years in social work or human services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Coordinated Entry process with the CoC and partner agencies.
• Oversee the single point of access site for the CoC.
• Provide follow-up to ensure clients receive additional services after housing.
• Attend community meetings and provide data/reports on Coordinated Entry.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services

High school diploma + 3+ years in social work/human services

Job description

Equity Access Shelter (EAS) Program Coordinator

Department: Planning & Development Services - Housing Services

The City of Topeka’s Housing Services Division is seeking a dedicated individual to join its team as the Equity Access Shelter (EAS) Program Coordinator. This position works with the Topeka/Shawnee County Continuum of Care (CoC), multiple partnering agencies, and consumers to ensure access to housing services. The incumbent oversees the Coordinated Entry process into HUD's HMIS system and will assist clients with being added to the by name list and obtaining housing services.

Primary duties include:

• Work as the Coordinated Entry Liaison with the Topeka/Shawnee County CoC, partner agencies, and homeless outreach teams to assist individuals needing housing.
  • This includes working with partner agencies on funding availability and coordinating client services with them.
• Oversee and provide assistance to the CoC's single point of access site.
• Follow up with individuals receiving assistance to ensure they are getting additional services as needed after being housed.
• Attend the Homeless Task Force meetings and other community meetings as needed, providing data and reports on the Coordinated Entry System.

The ideal candidate:

• Has strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to community engagement.
• Is relationship-driven, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, City staff, elected officials and agency partners in a variety of settings.
• Is highly organized, with the ability to plan, coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Has the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work or human services with one to three years of experience in these fields OR
• Without a bachelor’s degree, a high school diploma or its equivalent is required with three or more years of experience in social work or human services.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license and must be insurable within the standards set by the City of Topeka’s insurance carrier.
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Minimum entry rate of pay: $23.76 per hour

The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System.
• Generous paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house full-service fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer