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17 <br /> Plans and conducts meetings, training and other activities for staff members. <br /> Serves as technical resource to County staff, clients, and community organizations. <br /> Works closely with department staff and service providers to determine what housing <br /> programs are available and appropriate for clients. <br /> Works with the Housing Access Manager to provide clients with information about <br /> housing availability and makes referrals to obtain permanent housing alternatives. <br /> When needed, provides back up to assist persons at-risk due to lack of permanent <br /> hnu!a inn alternatives including counseling, case manngnment, ,upport and preventive <br /> services and making appropriate referrals to departments, individuals and agencies. <br /> When needed, answers calls and emails on the Housing Helpline and provides <br /> appropriate coordinated assessment and resource connection procedures to include <br /> accurately recording information in the Homeless Management Information System <br /> (HMIS) and other databases for analysis and reporting purposes. <br /> Attends and assists in the coordination of Orange County Partnership to End <br /> Homelessness meetings, to include executive, leadership, SOAR Collaborative, HOME <br /> Committee, Veterans Experiencing Homelessness Workgroup, and others as needed; <br /> takes notes and sets agendas for these meetings as needed. <br /> Collaborates, coordinates, and supports team members and follows through on initiatives <br /> and assignments, as directed; actively participates in team meetings, process <br /> improvements and other special projects. <br /> Serves as back-up to the Homeless Program Manager. <br /> Embraces and supports all initiatives, policies and procedures within Orange County <br /> Housing Department and Orange County Housing Authority, and implements all new <br /> requirements in accordance with established guidelines. <br /> Adheres to the department's safety rules and regulations. <br /> Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word <br /> processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments. <br /> Performs other tasks as required. <br /> FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES <br /> Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes and policies concerning the <br /> provision of public assistance programs and their eligibility requirements, especially as <br /> they relate to housing and supportive services needed for housing stability. <br /> Revised January 2022 <br />