The Centennial Homeless Outreach Liaison will provide support to individuals and families who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. The person holding this position will serve as a liaison between the County and the City of Centennial (“City”) to coordinate and strengthen partnerships between local agencies and nonprofits to address issues of homelessness in the area of Centennial. This position is expected to contact homeless individuals and families in the field to provide resources. The Liaison will work with partners to implement an intentional, collaborative concentration of outreach and rehousing efforts to provide necessary supports and opportunities to people who are currently unsheltered.

• Work in collaboration with the Arapahoe County Housing and Homeless Program Supervisor and other County and City personnel to effectively meet the needs of the unhoused in the region.
• Assist in development and recommendations for an annual workplan to be developed collaboratively by the County and the City related to homeless services in Centennial and areas nearby in the County, and implement such plan.
• Build strong relationships with City and County officials, departments and the homeless community, including government agencies, schools, labor organizations, non-profits, and businesses, regarding issues of homelessness; make recommendations for affordable housing.
• Assist Law Enforcement on the scene of homeless encampments and act as liaison between law enforcement and homeless individuals when appropriate.
• Provide leadership and serve as a subject matter expert on homeless matters, providing technical advice to other County and City departments and agencies. The Liaison may serve on boards, commissions and committees, representing the County and the City in various homelessness projects and initiatives.
• Conduct outreach activities with both businesses and residents/neighborhoods to alleviate concerns around homeless individuals and encampments.
• Actively seek and identify unsheltered individuals and families within the community and respond to community requests for street outreach intervention, potentially entering encampments.
• Connect residents and homeless individuals and families to services so they can gain and/or maintain stable housing.
• Make presentations to County and City governing bodies and other business entities regarding homelessness; facilitate and represent the County and City at meetings with members of the business community and the general public.
• Research, analyze, interpret and prepare studies and reports on a variety of data related to homelessness; provide written analysis, evaluation and recommendations regarding homelessness programs and proposals.
• Develop qualitative and quantitative measures to monitor and ensure program and project compliance.
• Focus efforts on public health, public safety, and housing solutions.
• Participate in planning processes to identify longer-term approaches for strengthening efforts to address unsheltered and family homelessness.
• Interpret laws, rules, and regulations for jurisdictions to establish how to best handle homeless situations, such as unauthorized camping or encampments.
• Present, coordinate, and communicate with local businesses, associations, and governments related to specific issues encountered in the field.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of and ability to work with the unhoused population and the challenges faced.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of homeless service strategies, program administration and resources.
• Ability to Plan, organize, and promote homelessness strategies, programs, and related activities.
• Ability to Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City and county officials and private and public entities.
• Communicate clearly, logically, and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work effectively in time-sensitive situations to meet deadlines; coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks concurrently.
• Ability to interpret varying laws, rules, and regulations.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

Accountability

Accessibility

Inclusivity

Integrity

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in social work, psychology, social sciences, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in the design and delivery of programs to address homelessness.
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in social work, psychology, social sciences, or a related field.

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.

Post-Employment Requirements:

• Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need.
• Ability to provide suitable transportation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is a standard office environment and various locations throughout the City of Centennial.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Frequently standing or walking.
• Need to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Visual capacity enabling driving of vehicle and constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Below, please list any special physical demands associated with this position. For instance, exposure to hazardous environments, blood borne pathogens, extreme heat/cold, use of power equipment or machinery, wearing of PPE (personal protective equipment).

Definitions:

Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (i.e. uploading or attaching documents to your online application), call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627. Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt uploading (attaching) it.

BENEFITS:As a Temporary Grant Funded or Part-Time employee at Arapahoe County Government, you are eligible for benefits such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Pre-paid Legal Services
• Vacation and Sick Leaves
• Holiday pay
• Training and Educational Reimbursement Opportunities