Project Coordinator - Homeless Services

  • Full-time

Company Description

With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and opportunities in more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the United States and one of the largest employers in Southeastern Pennsylvania. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia operates through the guiding principles of service, integrity, respect, accountability, collaboration, diversity and inclusion. Through these principles, we strive to effectively deliver services, to resolve the challenges facing our city, and to make Philadelphia a place where all of our residents have the opportunity to reach their potential. 

AGENCY DESCRIPTION

The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) is comprised of the Division of Behavioral Health (Office of Mental Health and the Office of Addiction Services), Intellectual disAbility Services (IDS) and Community Behavioral Health (CBH). This integrated system of care serves more than 120,000 people with mental health concerns, intellectual disabilities, substance use challenges, and/or co-occurring conditions who are eligible for medical assistance, as well as those who are uninsured or underinsured, through a network of over 200 providers. Our Community Behavioral Health (CBH) division manages behavioral health care for all Medicaid recipients in Philadelphia.

Job Description

This position provides direct support to the DBHIDS Director of Homeless Services as an aid in addressing and executing special projects and initiatives as they arise. This includes the oversight and completion of project plans for pilots and initiatives set by the Department, City of Philadelphia’s Mayor’s Office and/or the Health and Human Services Managing Directors Office. This person will function as part of a ‘special forces” cross s ystem team to respond to special requests as it impacts the behiavioral health homeless population.  As many projects may arise ad-hoc, this role also assumes regular responsibilities  supporting  other components of both the Homeless and Transition Integration and Partnership (TIP) units such as:  attending to the requirements of OMHSAS-funded PATH Programs, work with the JOH or Safe Haven programs,  participate with outreach activities, assisting in the completion of state reporting requirements, supporting the completion of grant opportunities as they arise, and overseeing any necessary preparation of information and/or reports as it relates to the work of the unit or special projects where position has functioned as lead. Other management support and related duties will be assigned at the discretion of the Director of Homeless Services.

Salary: $57,030 – $73,317

Essential Functions: 

  • Provide supervision and direction to ‘special forces cross system team” and plan, organize and coordinate work of team as it relates to identified ‘special’ projects.
  • As directed, serve as a liaison between DBHIDS and multiple public partners, providers and other city departments.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, agency officials, staff associates, other city departments and community groups
  • Lead the efforts in gathering all homeless services-related materials needed for the Budget Testimony Binder and work with Executive Management to help prepare individual(s) giving the Testimony to City Council.
  • Oversee the completion portions or the entirety of state required documents such as the PATH Intended Use Plan and the County Human Services Plan.
  • Serve as a lead Project Coordinator on ‘special initiatives’ as they arise.
  • Assist in tracking the ongoing responsibilities of the Director of Homeless Services to ensure that all are followed-up with in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Support the Director of Homeless Services in a wide array of administrative responsibilities.
  • Prepare detailed written reports of findings, conclusions, and recommenda­tions and to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing
  • Participate in the afterhour on-call rotation to support street o utreach services
  • Participate in all street count functions as scheduled throughout the year.
  • Other management support and related duties will be assigned at the discretion of the Director of Homeless Services.

 

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree required, in Public Health, Social Work, Human Services/Social Sciences, Healthcare or other related field.  
  • Three years of experience within the Behavioral Health System in direct care services or 1 year in a supervisory capacity.  
  • Experience with project coordination/ management a plus. Experience with Homeless and Housing supportive services a plus.    
  • Other mental health and/ or drug and alcohol credentialing desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of mental health and substance abuse disabilities
  • Experience working with homeless adults and/or families.
  • Knowledge of multiple support and social services systems including the Office of Homeless Services and the Behavioral Health System
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Very strong organization and analytic skills, data analytic abilities, detail oriented
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Ability to employ tact, diplomacy and judgment in dealing with sensitive problems and hostile attitudes
  • Must have good verbal and written communication skills and work well with people without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual preferences, age, national origin, disability, behavioral health status, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • Be flexible and adaptive in handling changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
  •  Experience developing reporting mechanisms and monitoring processes
  • Experience with fiscal monitoring processes
  • Ability to work independently with, at times, minimal oversight
  • Ability to work given specific requirements and short deadlines
  • Familiarity in creating, overseeing, and executing Project Management concepts
  • Ability to be mobile and on one’s feet for extended periods of time as well as sit for extended periods of time.
  • Necessary to be able to travel independently, take stairs as they present and use public transportation as required
  • Work evening and overnight shifts as part of a rotation or when supporting unit functions as scheduled.
  • Ability to be ‘outside’ in inclement weather (ie> summer and winter)
  • Ability to lif up to 20 lbs.

Additional Information

Please submit a cover letter and resume. 

Successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to pchr@ phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx