Housing Coordinator

Housing Coordinator

The City of Rohnert Park is seeking a Housing Coordinator to assist the Housing Manager with housing and homelessness program administration and expanding housing services in the City. The ideal candidate is a motivated, data-driven, and compassionate professional with prior experience implementing housing and/or homelessness programs.

Under general supervision, develops, designs, implements, and evaluates activities relating to the City's homeless service and affordable housing programs; assists department management staff in representing the City to a variety of private, public, and community organizations and regulatory agencies; provides responsible technical and administrative assistance to department management staff; and performs related duties, as assigned.

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff. Exercises direct or general supervision over professional, technical, and/or administrative staff.

This is a journey level specialized class that is responsible for the administration of various homeless services and affordable housing programs and projects, including meeting facilitation, contract administration, analysis, and program or project development and evaluation. Successful performance of the work requires independent judgment and a strong knowledge of federal, state, and local homelessness and affordable housing policies, programs, and funding sources. The work has technical and programmatic aspects, requiring the interpretation and application of policies, procedures, and regulations and may involve frequent contact with staff, legal counsel, and the public, as well as performing various research functions.

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in sociology, public policy, business administration, or a related field, and three (3) years of professional work experience in homeless /or social services programs and/or affordable housing, or a related field.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.