cAREER oPPORTUNITIES WITH THE hOMELESS lEADERSHIP aLLIANCE OF pINELLAS (hla)

At this time, all open positions with the Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas (HLA) are paused. Please continue to check this website for updates, as open positions will be updated as available.

Grant Compliance Coordinator (Paused)

The Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas (HLA) is currently hiring a Grants Compliance Coordinator.

The Grants Compliance Coordinator is responsible for grant management and compliance processes for state-funded homeless prevention and diversion services provided by the HLA as well as services subcontracted to provider agencies of the CoC. This role includes performing billing and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with grant requirements, providing technical assistance to subcontracted agencies, coordinating payments based on allowable expenses, and preparing reports for submission to the funder. The coordinator will also work closely with finance and program staff to support effective grant administration and may also take part in on-site quality monitoring activities for grant programs administered by the HLA and CoC.

Salary, Benefits, and Work Environment:

• $25.00 - $26.50 per hour

• Temporary, full-time (40-hours / week)

• Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance; flexible schedules; and paid time off

• This is a hybrid position that includes both work-from-home and travel throughout Pinellas County

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify grant compliance for state-funded services, ensuring adherence to grant terms, conditions, and reporting requirements.

• Hold regular meetings with subcontracted providers to review progress on contracted deliverables, spending, successes, and challenges, and to collaborate on strategies to mitigate barriers.

• Provide ongoing technical assistance and support to subcontracted agencies on grant management, billing, and contractual compliance issues.

• Maintain organized records and documentation related to grant administration, financial transactions, and monitoring activities.

• Review billing from subcontracted agencies and prepare invoices to ensure expenses are allowable and align with grant guidelines.

• Review requests for client financial assistance for accuracy and completeness.

• Work closely with finance team to process payments and manage budget allocations for grant-funded activities.

• Track grant spending to ensure funds are spent down appropriately before the grant period ends.

• Report concerns about rate of spending and related issues to Director of Finance and Director of Quality & Performance Improvement.

• Participate in quality monitoring activities to ensure grant objectives and outcomes are being met.

• Assist in preparing reports and documentation required for grant compliance and performance reviews.

• Participate in site visits and community meetings as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, Human Services, Finance, or a related field; or two years of experience in nonprofit grants management, including funding and program evaluation; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong computer skills with experience working with Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe DC. QuickBooks experience a plus.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience with budget management.

• Excellent time management skills to meet critical deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Knowledge of grant compliance regulations and standards, particularly those related to state and federal funding for social services.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Must pass a Level II Background Screening.

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Special Projects Coordinator (Paused)

The Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas (HLA) is currently hiring a Special Projects Coordinator.

The Special Projects Coordinator leads volunteer and community engagement events for the HLA and Pinellas Continuum of Care (CoC). This position consists of two primary areas of responsibility – project management / support and relationship management / community engagement. The Special Projects Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the annual Pinellas County Point in Time (PIT) Count event - a county-wide volunteer event taking place each January. Additionally, this individual will manage volunteer activities, community events, and various outreach initiatives throughout the year. The Special Projects Coordinator will work closely with colleagues, committees, community leaders, volunteers, and people with lived expertise.

Salary, Benefits, and Work Environment:

• $47,000 - $52,000 annually

• Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance; flexible schedules; and paid time off

• This is a hybrid position that includes both work-from-home and travel throughout Pinellas County

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the annual Point in Time (PIT) Count, a large-scale volunteer event. PIT occurs in January and requires 8-10 months of planning; this event involves over 350 volunteers and dozens of partner agencies. The Special Projects Coordinator is responsible for overall event operation, liaising with (sub)committee leadership, maintaining timelines and budgets, hiring a researcher, collaborating with internal and external partners, and ensuring publication and distribution of the PIT Report.

• Manage the HLA’s volunteer programs, including identifying volunteer leaders and helping Continuum of Care (CoC) partners meet volunteer needs and. A volunteer database – including descriptions for each role – must also be maintained.

• Identify community outreach opportunities and attend recruiting events to attract qualified volunteer candidates and community partners. This role is responsible for scheduling, staffing, and managing events.

• Engage in community outreach promoting the organization and services to increase visibility in the community, encourage support, amplify the mission of the HLA and CoC, and reduce the stigma surrounding homelessness.

• Initiate and participate in efforts to strengthen and build partnerships with other organizations aimed at fostering the development of collaborative projects.

• Lead meetings and trainings for providers, volunteers, and committees; this may include but is not limited to elected officials, individuals who have previously or are currently experiencing homelessness, law enforcement, youths, and seniors.

• Create and distribute monthly newsletters, excluding the HMIS newsletter(s).

• Manage the Pinellas Homeless Resource Guide, including updates, prints, the digital guide, and distribution.

• Assist with marketing initiatives as directed, including maintaining the HLA’s website, updating and distributing brochures, etc.

• Develop external and internal presentations as needed, at times leading them. This could include presentations to the CoC Board, Committees, and other key stakeholders and groups.

• Support organization-wide efforts to increase the performance management and quality improvement processes of the CoC to ensure that federal, state, and local goals and priorities in the homeless services system are effectively and efficiently met.

• Participates in Emergency Management activities – including hurricane response and the Cold Night Shelter Program (managed by the CoC Planning Specialist and / or HLA leadership) – as directed.

• Performs other duties and projects to assist in the efficiency and success of the Continuum of Care, as assigned.

• Supports and aligns with the core values of the HLA. The HLA believes in the inherent human dignity of all persons. The values that guide us are Human Dignity, Compassion, Service, Leadership, Advocacy, Partnership, Restorative, Innovative, Accountable and Transparency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is required.

• A minimum of two years of experience in homeless services is required.

• Able to supervise volunteers of varying skill levels.

• Skilled in facilitating group processes.

• Exercises sound judgement in decision making.

• Can work autonomously and think both critically and creatively.

• Must have effective communication skills to establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with colleagues, members of the Board of Directors, Councils, and Committees, volunteers, and community officials.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Must pass a Level II Background Screening.

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Veteran System Specialist (Paused)

The Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas (HLA) is currently hiring a Veteran System Specialist.

The Special Projects Coordinator participates in county-led Veteran events, and community engagements, and leads three strategic-level meetings. This position is responsible for assisting with the ongoing oversight, maintenance, and implementation of the Veteran Comprehensive Strategic Plan, recruitment for and convening of Veteran-related CoC meetings, close monitoring of the Veteran Benchmarks, and completion of administrative reports. This position entails a deep knowledge of statistics and will work in close collaboration with the leadership of other organizations and agencies serving Veterans in the Pinellas Continuum of Care (CoC).

Salary, Benefits, and Work Environment:

• $50,000 - $57,000 annually

• Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance; flexible schedules; and paid time off

• This is a hybrid position that includes both work-from-home and travel throughout Pinellas County

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the oversight in the ongoing development, maintenance, and implementation of the Veteran Comprehensive Strategic Plan.

• Work alongside the Senior Manager of Coordinated Entry to assist with the ongoing development and implementation of the Pinellas CoC Veteran System Flow

• Responsible for the recruitment for and convening of Veteran-related CoC meetings; including the Leadership Team to End Veteran Homelessness (LTEVH), Pinellas County Veteran Taskforce (PCVTF), Veteran By-Name List (BNL), and related workgroups.

• Facilitate no less than once per quarter, the Leadership Team to End Veteran Homelessness (LTEVH), including local leaders and stakeholders or other agencies representative of the Veterans in Pinellas County, as approved by SVdP Cares. The agenda must include an evaluation of progress in meeting the USICH Benchmarks.

• Implement, develop, and maintain a CoC Veteran Subcommittee.

• Ongoing development and maintenance of Veteran-specific Homeless Crisis Matrixes.

• Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested.

• Maintain accurate and confidential case records and electronic files in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

• Maintain accurate and timely statistics and documentation to meet program goals and contractual requirements.

• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports as requested.

• Assist and monitor data collection, statistical reporting, and Quality Improvement reports as requested.

• Assist the Senior Manager of Coordinated Entry with Veteran-specific Coordinated Entry-related tasks and meetings.

• Implement and develop SMART goals to meet the Veteran Benchmarks.

• Assist in close monitoring of the Veteran Benchmarks and other Veteran HMIS data, and when indicated, bring recommendations forward to appropriate councils, committees, and workgroups with recommendations of tangible solutions.

• Assist in the maintenance of statistics and administrative reports, including but not limited to the Annual Veteran Benchmarks Report.

• Assist with preparing written reports and presenting to the Veterans Leadership Team the status of meeting the USICH Benchmarks to include, but not be limited to, an assessment of the community’s progress utilizing an approved survey form.

• Prepare a written report monthly to be presented to the Veterans Leadership Team, the status of each benchmark, the number of homeless Veterans on the BNL, housing placements, inflow into the system, and trends for Pinellas County.

• Participates in the process of program planning as appropriate and requested by the Chief Executive Officer.

• Ensures client records are maintained within compliance as it relates to the Veteran Navigation program enrollment. Should any additional data issues arise by other agencies entering into HMIS (i.e.: CE Data), that may impact Veteran Benchmarks, a consolidated report highlighting the issues should be escalated to the Senior Manager of Coordinated Entry and the HMIS Team.

• Analyze data and create reports as required by SSVF, CoC administration, Veterans Affairs, or funders as needed.

• Assist with the coordination of the Point in Time count, utilizing best practices for identifying Veterans experiencing homelessness and engaging organizations providing services to Veterans in Pinellas County.

• Assist with training to provider organizations in Pinellas County in best practices that support meeting the USICH Benchmarks.

• Assist with standardizing and revising, all Veteran-specific workflows, policies, and procedures as needed.

• Assist with ongoing development and implementation of Veteran-specific policies and procedures, including CoC-related Written Standards.

• Assist with ongoing development and implementation of the Veteran Written Standards.

• Organizes work, establishes priorities, and exemplifies adaptability to change and creative thinking to improve quality, productivity, and sustainability.

• Participate in Emergency Management activities as needed.

• Responsible for other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Human Services, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field is preferred; or equivalent background and at least three (3) years of experience working on issues related to Veterans, homelessness, case management and/or crisis intervention, poverty, housing, mental health, human services, program coordination, data analysis.

• Must have a working knowledge of Coordinated Entry, Diversion, Housing First, Prevention, Rapid Re-Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, and Trauma-Informed Care philosophies and practices.

• Preference will be given to honorably discharged U.S. Veterans who are encouraged to apply.

• Interest in and passion for HLA’s mission with the ability to promote and communicate HLA’s philosophy, mission, and values to external and internal stakeholders.

• Familiarity with (Veteran) homelessness, poverty, housing, mental health, and human services.

• Strong relationship builder and communicator with a customer service focus.

• Ability to learn, understand, and adhere to HUD guidelines, policies, and procedures and best practice models, including models promoted by Built for Zero, Housing First, Mental Health, Harm Reduction, and Trauma Informed Care.

• Must be willing and able to work with people of all ages from a variety of racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds with various lifestyles and sexual orientations.

• Considerable knowledge of community resources and referral networks, and the capacity to identify and develop relationships with new sources and services as they become available.

• Solution-focused, detail-oriented, and strong organizational skills with the capacity to develop and manage systems that ensure accurate and timely follow-up, as well as documentation.

• Must be willing to participate in the Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) process.

• Exercises sound judgement in decision making.

• Can work individually and as part of a team.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Must pass a Level II Background Screening.

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