Coordinated Entry Specialist

`FL-505’s Coordinated Entry System (CES) is designed to coordinate entry, assessment, and provision of referrals for permanent housing services throughout the Continuum of Care’s (CoC) geographic coverage area (Okaloosa and Walton counties). It is easily accessed by individuals and families seeking housing and services, is trauma-informed and person-centered, and includes a process to assess individuals requesting assistance.  

The Coordinated Entry System (CES) Specialist position will provide services in the CoC’s geographic area (Okaloosa and Walton Counties). This position will work with the CoC’s Access Points who serve households experiencing a housing crisis and are in need of support to stabilize and connect with family, friends, and community resources. The CES Specialist will work closely with the various CoC Providers’ staff at Access Points to triage all incoming households, conduct intakes, and make referrals as necessary to community resources. When households want to enter the Coordinated Entry System, the Access Point staff will conduct an assessment so the household may be prioritized for permanent housing in the CoC’s geographic area.  The FL-505 CES Specialist will work closely with Access Point staff to complete the referral process.

occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds Ability to operate a motor vehicle if local travel is required

Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills  Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities  Working knowledge of community resources  Skilled at building trust and rapport with people from diverse backgrounds  Ability to work as part of a small team  Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment  Ability to think on one’s feet, consider creative solutions, and de-escalate tense or emotionally stressful situations   Patience and flexibility   Skilled in the use of personal computers, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, and ability to learn and correctly enter data into the HMIS  Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change  Ability to maintain confidentiality of identifying client information 

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in nonprofit or government settings addressing housing or other social services Experience working with people experiencing homelessness preferred Demonstrated passion for ending homelessness    Successfully pass Level II background check   A valid driver’s license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person