The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 750 FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people’s lives. If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, and can diligently work independently in a collaborative environment, we would love for you to join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA County. Here, not only would... more details
Job Summary
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 750+ FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people’s lives. If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, and can diligently work independently in a collaborative environment, we would love for you to join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA County. Here, not only would your work have a real impact on the community, but we also offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Created in 1993, LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles. As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care, we coordinate and manage over $800 million annually in federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness.
Under the direction of the Supervisor, Recover & IH Matching and in integral partnership with other members of the Interim Housing, the Countywide Matcher, Interim Housing (Countywide Matcher) facilitates access to Interim Housing opportunities throughout Los Angeles County. The Countywide Matcher serves as a liaison with the Los Angeles County Health Agency to assist in the development and implementation of a Countywide Interim Housing access system. The Countywide matcher also works with LAHSA’s IT and HMIS Departments to implement technological enhancements to improve interim housing matching. The Countywide Matcher represents LAHSA and its role as the homeless system administrator for Los Angeles County.
Essential Job Functions
In partnership with the Los Angeles County Health Agency (Department of Health Services (DHS), and Department of Mental Health (DMH), continually refine the interim housing access process for Los Angeles County.
Work with DHS and DMH to provide “air traffic control” to certain types of LAHSA funded interim housing. This includes interim housing transfers, “step up” or “step down” placements, decompression efforts, and interim housing demobilization efforts.
Receive and track referrals and match interim housing referrals to various interim housing bed types including but not limited to bridge housing, A Bridge Home bed, Project Room Key beds, and other crisis housing beds as applicable.
Work collaboratively with LAHSA’s IT and HMIS Departments to implement technological enhancements to improve interim housing matching.
Support training and technical assistance to LAHSA-funded Interim Housing Providers, CES Participating Agencies, and CES Referring Agencies on the Interim Housing Referral Form and any other referral processes for accessing interim housing.
Observe and track the efficacy of new systems and processes, making recommendations for system changes and improvements, as necessary.
Facilitate referral and placement process discussions to improve system effectiveness and develop a plan to eliminate Interim Housing placement barriers.
Develop relationships with various stakeholders to enhance understanding of system issues. Analyze and provide feedback as necessary.
Support for all elements of the Coordinated Entry System, as directed by supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Understanding of the Coordinated Entry System.
Knowledge of Interim Housing (crisis housing, bridge housing, etc.).
Experience with system change and leading system integration efforts.
Ability to think systematically and drive daily operations towards system goals.
Ability to establish excellent relationships and work cooperatively with individuals, groups and organizations that are diverse in mission, composition, function, capacity and geographic location.
Demonstrated experience observing and analyzing trends for systems change.
Ability to learn concepts and skills necessary to work towards project and system goals.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing needs/demands of system.
Ability to think critically and strategically, balancing client needs, end user experience, and system goals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities within a multi?disciplinary team environment.
Self-motivated to produce quality results. Sets a high standard for personal and team performance with a focus on results.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative problem solver. Her/his work will be driven by strategic and design thinking and executed with creativity and efficiency. She/he will demonstrate patience and a commitment to treating others with respect.
Training & Experience
Proven professional experience and educational background.
Schedule
The Chief Executive Officer or designee may change the schedule of positions between remote, hybrid and onsite, as necessary to accomplish LAHSA's business needs.
Applicants may make a reasonable accommodation request for this job by calling the Human Resources Department at (213) 683-3333; or via email at humanresources@lahsa.org.
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