Interim Housing Access & Systems Liaison

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority; California; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority seeks professionals to join a mission-driven team working to end homelessness in LA County. The role focuses on refining interim housing access, coordinating referrals to bed types, and collaborating with DHS/DMH and HMIS teams to improve matching processes.

The position is full-time, hybrid, and ends June 30, 2027, with continuation contingent on funding. Requires a related degree or equivalent experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Policy, Public Administration, Business, or Social Welfare, or 3+ years of program coordination experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, HMIS and other computer systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Refine interim housing access process with DHS/DMH and other partners.
• Coordinate referrals and match interim housing bed types (bridge housing, Project Room Key, etc.).
• Collaborate with IT/HMIS to implement enhancements for housing matching.
• Provide training and technical assistance to Interim Housing Providers and CES agencies.
• Observe system efficacy, recommend changes, and support Coordinated Entry activities.
• Facilitate referral and placement discussions to improve system effectiveness.
• Develop stakeholder relationships to understand and address system issues.
• Support all elements of the Coordinated Entry System as directed by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written/verbal communication

Organizational skills

Independent but collaborative

Multi‑project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Policy/PA/Business/Social Welfare

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

HMIS

Job description

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority seeks professionals to join a mission-driven team working to end homelessness in LA County. The role focuses on refining interim housing access, coordinating referrals to bed types, and collaborating with DHS/DMH and HMIS teams to improve matching processes.

The position is full-time, hybrid, and ends June 30, 2027, with continuation contingent on funding. Requires a related degree or equivalent experience and strong communication skills.