Homeless Outreach Coordinator

$67,692.00 - $86,400.00 Annually

Full-time

07-2025

Community & Economic Development

07/31/2025

8/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Coordinate existing services for the homeless in areas such as prevention, early intervention, emergency and support services; develop and implement new strategies in collaboration with other agencies; provide staff assistance to the Housing Program Manager and Community & Economic Development Director; organize and participate in public outreach, education, and advocacy efforts; perform research, report and grant writing; and act as an advocate for individuals experiencing homelessness in LosBanos.

SUPERVISIONRECEIVED ANDEXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from the Housing Program Manager and general direction from the Community & Economic Director. May exercise general supervision to clerical staff when necessary.

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EXAMPLESOF ESSENTIALDUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality.
  
• Coordinate activities with other agencies and sectors of the community.
  
• Organize and maintain complex and extensive files and records.
  
• Attend and provide support at various meetings.
  
• Type a wide variety of material from rough draft copy, notes, or verbal instructions.
  
• Provide clerical support to the department manager and director including drafting, composing and filing official City correspondence.
  
• Research and develop a variety of policies and procedures.
  
• Assist clients with navigating additional systems of care, including housing, homeless certification, connections to various 101 service providers, and access to the Family Reunification Program.
  
• Work in partnership with behavioral health providers, social service agencies and various levels of law enforcement.
  
• Assist and provide clients with the resources, guides, and information about accessing services and other benefits unique to the homeless population through Street Case Management & Housing Navigation.
  
• MaintaindataandstatisticsontheCity�sexistinghomelesspopulationandservices.
  
• Research and develop grants, donations and other funding sources; write reports.
  
• Provide a presence within Unhoused Communities throughout the City.
  
• Conduct interviews with Unhoused People who need services.
  
• Participate in homeless prevention activities by working with various departments, groups, and individuals on addressing issues, and concerns regarding homelessness.
  
• Monitor homeless camp activities and notify city staff of any health, safety, and maintenance issues.
  
• Report to management on emerging and urgent issues related to homeless campsites throughout the City.
  
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

Knowledge of:* Pertinent local, State, Federal rules, regulations and laws.

• Basic principles and practices of service provisions to the People Experiencing Homelessness.
  
• Program planning, development and coordination.
  
• Community Outreach, advocacy and public education.
  
• Methods and techniques of research funding sources, fundraising and grant writing.
  
• Municipal government organization.
  
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
  
• Principles and practices of work safety.
  

Ability to:* On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a key board to communicate through written means; and intermittently carry weight of 10 pounds or less.

• Research and prepare detailed and comprehensive reports.
  
• Develop creative and effective solutions to complex problems and issues.
  
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for programs.
  
• Exercise independent judgment.
  
• Work cooperatively with diverse agencies, service providers and community groups.
  
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  
• Manage difficult situations by displaying assurance under pressure.
  
• Understand and carryout oral and written instructions.
  
• Establishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswiththosecontactedinthe course of work.
  

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• Must be age eighteen (18) by date of application.
  
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
  
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C driver license.
  
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of social services with homeless or low-income services.
  
• Experience working with diverse agencies and community groups in a local government or non-profit agency preferred.
  

DESIREDQUALIFICATIONS* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social sciences, or a related field.

• Experience working for a public agency.
  

City of Los Banos

520 J Street

Los Banos, California, 93635

(209) 827-2448

http://www.losbanos.org

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes: a) Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS); b) Health Insurance: City pays approved health insurance premium through CalPERS for employee only and partial dependent costs; c) Dental and Vision Insurance: City pays approved dental and vision insurance premiums for employee only and partial dependent costs; d) Life Insurance: City provides $50,000 life insurance coverage for employee only, buy-up options are available; e) Vacation Allowance: two (2) weeks paid vacation after one (1) year, three (3) weeks after five (5) years, four (4) weeks after fifteen (15) years of employment; f) Sick Leave: Accumulated at a rate of one (1) day per month with no maximum accrual; g) Deferred Compensation: Option to participate in plans through Mass Mutual, Nationwide Solutions, or ICMA-RC.