Reports To: Director of
Residential Services & CAP
Position Status: Full Time (Temporary)
(40 HRS)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Leads the ongoing administration of the Fulton County
COC coordinated entry system (CES). She or he will organize CES efforts with
partner agencies, facilitate team meetings and case conferencing meetings, and
track project outcomes. Additionally, the Coordinated Entry Specialist will
provide oversight and status reports to ensure consistent targeting. Candidate will coordinate all
services pertaining to intake and referral needs. Ensures accurate HMIS,
VI-SPDAT, referral compliance and retention and diversion tracking for all
programs. Actively supports all aspects of planning and execution for all CES
services.
Qualification:
Ø Master’s degree in social service field preferred (i.e. social work, counseling,
child and family services, human services)
Ø Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field
accepted with a minimum of two (2) years of case management experience or
social services experience will be considered.
Ø Valid Georgia
Driver’s License
Ø Strong organizational
skills
Ø Excellent written
and verbal communication skills
Ø Proficient in
Outlook and Microsoft Word and other software packages
Ø Flexibility (Position
will require some evenings and weekend)
Principal Accountabilities:
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Develop goals through the use of an Individual Service Plan (ISP) and monitor progress
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Assists with the planning and implementation of housing needs.
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Participates in case staffing, including Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings.
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Complies with all agency confidentiality standards.
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Provide case management services including, but not limited to: providing appropriate resources, tools, and counseling to assist participants in achieving their case plan goals; making referrals for services; following up to ensure that the referrals were completed and tracking and documenting participant progress
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Encourage and support client participation in activities and events that increase ability to remain linked to care and/or behavioral health care, identify employment options or cash benefits, and identify housing options.
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Build internal and external relationships with partners that will support clients in their ability to reach their goals
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Document client contacts within 72 hours and maintain up-to-date information on services provided to participants in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and hard copy case records
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Submit monthly reports to supervisor
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Participate in staff development and all required Agency meetings
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Other duties as assigned
Principle Accountabilities:
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Oversee the administrative operations of the Fulton County COC CES
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Provide training and coaching to CES participating agencies and ensure proper utilization of the standardized assessment tools as agreed upon by the community partners.
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Remain informed on CES database updates and train partner agencies on any changes
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Engage and train new services agencies as they become CES partners
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Collaborate with CES participating agencies to ensure assessments are administered and entered into the database, administering and entering them as needed
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Verify data gathered is complete accurate, and current, creating reports as needed
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Work with CES participating agencies to resolve any data quality issues
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Assist with facilitating Fulton County COC CES provider team meetings as well as case conferencing meetings
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Monitor program data, documentation of services, and progress toward benchmarks •
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Complete reports and documentation as required by project funders
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Complete CES assessments as needed as part of training to other agencies
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Work in collaboration with partner agencies toward the full implementation of centralized assessment, referral, and placement
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Act as Liaison with local social service agencies
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Be knowledgeable about CES in order to answer questions posed by outside agencies
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All other duties as assigned
Since 2005, Gateway Center (GWC) has been committed to providing effective, strategic and innovative solutions as part of our collaborative model.
GWC is a proven leader and has positioned ourselves to be adaptable to respond to the needs of the homeless community. GWC programs are designed to address the underlying barriers that prevent individuals and families from transitioning out of homelessness, such as unemployment, behavioral health, housing affordability, and/or medical conditions. We provide a trauma informed and a client-centered environment where individuals can receive the tools they need to end their homelessness and achieve self-sufficiency. To ensure the alignment of services, Gateway Center has focused our efforts into our Five Keys to Success (1) Housing Placement and Stability, (2) Health and Wellness, (3) Family and Community Engagement, (4) Job Skills Training and Placement, and (5) Literacy.
Job Type: fulltime
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site