The Coordinated Entry Specialist will conduct diversion, safety screening, assessment, and shelter placement for homeless and potentially homeless households within the City of Lynchburg and the surrounding counties through a phone-based information line. The position promotes resolution of housing crises through problem solving conversations and coordinates emergency referrals to homeless prevention programs, domestic violence programs, street outreach and homeless shelters. The goal of this position is to provide a central point of access for households facing a housing crisis to receive information, assessment, and referral to homeless services. This position reports to the Homeless System Coordinator.
Ideal Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working within the human service field
- Excellent problem-solving capacity, critical thinking skills, communication skills, computer & data entry skills, and organization skills
- Experience interacting respectfully with a diverse population
- Ability to work independently and efficiently
- Fluency in Spanish would be a plus
Hours & Salary:
- This is a full-time, 40 hour-per-week, salaried position, Monday- Friday, 9am – 5pm.
- The salary range for this position is $42,337 - $52,941, depending on experience and includes highly-competitive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, pension, paid family leave, life insurance, and disability insurance.
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, detailed resume, references, and salary history to: employment@miriamshouse.org
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person