Homelessness Systems Coordinator - Hybrid

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Utah Office of Homeless Services is seeking a Program Specialist to join the Homelessness System Coordination Team in Salt Lake City. You will provide technical assistance, operational support, and policy coordination across CoC structures and state partners.

You will help with HUD CoC NOFO submissions, grant management, and statewide training to ensure program compliance. A strong background in public policy and housing services is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2 or more years of progressive experience in federal grant administration, housing and urban development programs, or homeless service systems management.
• Proven ability to design and deliver training to diverse audiences, including elected officials, executive directors, service providers, and the public.
• Experience establishing program policies, procedures, and technical assistance framework.
• Strong problem-solving, stress management, and conflict resolution skills in complex environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.
• Demonstrated professional sensitivity, tact, and responsiveness when working with diverse groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support and technical assistance to designated Local Homeless Councils (LHCs) in the Balance of State CoC, assisting with policy and procedure creation, identifying improvement opportunities, and communicating recommendations to leadership.
• Serve as lead OHS support staff for assigned Balance of State Workgroups (such as Coordinated Entry and Systems Advocacy & Performance).
• Support the Collaborative Applicant lead with the annual HUD CoC NOFO application process, project review and ranking, and HUD monitoring activities.
• Coordinate with internal DWS/OHS colleagues, the DWS contracts team, homeless service providers, federal partners, local governments, and other state departments to align homelessness response efforts.
• Deliver training and technical support to agencies statewide to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, CoC policies, data quality standards, and national best practices.
• Support the implementation of statewide plans, policies, and recommendations on homelessness in coordination with local community homelessness plans.
• Assist with the development of RFGA and other funding solicitations; collaborate on reports and ad hoc queries.
• Resolve high-conflict service delivery and contract management issues by responding to requests, problems, or breakdowns raised by stakeholders.
• Support program communications and outreach, including updating website content and assisting with Balance of State newsletter creation and distribution.

Skills

Training delivery

Communication skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

HMIS databases

HUD CoC funding portals

Job description

Utah Office of Homeless Services is seeking a Program Specialist to join the Homelessness System Coordination Team in Salt Lake City. You will provide technical assistance, operational support, and policy coordination across CoC structures and state partners.

You will help with HUD CoC NOFO submissions, grant management, and statewide training to ensure program compliance. A strong background in public policy and housing services is required.