RI Continuum of Care Coordinator

What it’s all about:
This position serves as the lead liaison to the Rhode Island Continuum of Care (“RICoC”), is responsible for supporting the RICoC Board, RICoC membership and committees in furthering its goals to end homelessness and supervises RIHousing’s RI Continuum of Care Planner.  The position also ensures that the RICoC programs are administered in alignment with Opening Doors RI, the state’s plan to end homelessness, and the Federal Guidelines that govern the program. 

What you’ll do on a daily basis:            
The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and administering strategies for funding under the HEARTH Act, which provides resources for supportive housing and services for eligible households. In this capacity, they will coordinate with agencies and staff who manage a substantial portfolio of grants and be responsible for monitoring and oversight of agencies on behalf of the RICoC.  The incumbent is also responsible for developing and maintaining procedural manuals and tracking systems for all program oversight and administrative activities that will help inform the RICoC in making ranking and funding decisions. The incumbent will serve as a liaison to HUD, the RICoC Membership and Board, RICoC designated Lead Agencies, the community, and other constituencies. This position will support the RICoC Board, RICoC membership and committees in promoting and coordinating strategic plan initiatives.  The position serves as the lead staff for coordination of the RICoC application.  A sampling of specific activities is as follows:

• Support the RICoC Board, Membership and Committees to conduct their activities, including the responsibilities outlined for Continuums of Care in 24 CFR part 578, related HUD notices, and the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program HUD notices and guidance.
• Monitor program and fiscal management of grant recipients to assure compliance with HUD regulations, RIHousing, and RICoC requirements and proposed project activities.
• Coordinate and conduct meetings with sponsors, federal/state agencies, non-profit groups, real estate professionals, and other stakeholders. This includes acting as staff to designated subcommittees/task forces.
• Carry out administrative functions associated with Rhode Island’s Open Meetings Act.
• Provide technical assistance to applicants, recipients, and specific agencies/groups on homelessness and supportive housing programs and requirements;
• Oversee the development, implementation, and refinement of strategic planning with the RICoC and relevant RICoC policies and procedures as needed. 

• Serve as liaison and provide support to the RICoC Board, RICoC membership and committees.
• Review and analyze funding/grant applications and recommendations for funding based on prudent
• credit and underwriting standards, agency capacity/ the quality of services offered/ and consistency with Opening Doors RI
• Coordinate and draft the issuance, completion, review, and filing of CoC funding applications.
• Monitor program and fiscal management of grant recipients to assure compliance with HUD regulations, RICoC requirements, and proposed or contracted project activities.
• Develop and maintain procedural manuals and tracking systems to assist in program oversight and administration.
• Provide technical assistance to partners and perform special assignments or research as directed.
• Coordinate with other homelessness program providers and state agencies to ensure that programs are working effectively together to address the needs of Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness.
• Identify strategic opportunities to enhance the homeless service delivery system.

• Minimum four years’ experience in government, social service delivery, or homelessness
• Working knowledge of federal/state housing and homelessness programs
• Proven ability to work with non-profit groups and state agencies
• Understanding of non-profit management and financial systems
• Ability to conceptualize and implement new homeless assistance programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation, meeting facilitation, computer, and organizational skills
• Prior supervisory experience
• Use of personal vehicle, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required