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Embraces and supports all initiatives , policies and procedures within the Orange <br /> County Partnership to End Homelessness , and implements all requirements in <br /> accordance with established guidelines . <br /> Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as county <br /> staff, clients , service providers , community audiences and the general public . <br /> Attends ongoing training from HUD and technical assistance providers . <br /> Performs various administrative tasks including preparing reports and <br /> correspondence , and preparing meeting materials . <br /> i <br /> Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets , <br /> word processing , calendar , e - mail and database software in performing work <br /> assignments , <br /> Adheres to the County ' s safety rules and regulations , <br /> Performs related duties as required , <br /> REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS , AND ABILITIES <br /> Good knowledge of the principles , challenges , practices , and philosophies of <br /> affordable housing and homelessness , including information gathering , <br /> counseling , assessment and intervention methods . <br /> c <br /> Good knowledge of trauma - informed care and client-centered practices , <br /> Good knowledge of the social , economic , and environmental factors which <br /> influence poverty , unemployment and homelessness , <br /> Good knowledge of the various social and health service functions and <br /> interrelationships of the county , other governmental agencies , and community <br /> resources , and the ability to make appropriate referrals , <br /> Good knowledge of the laws , ordinances , standards , and regulations pertaining <br /> to homeless services , such as the HEARTH Act , the McKinney Vento Act , the <br /> CoC Interim Rule , and other programs related to the specific duties and <br /> responsibilities of the position , <br /> Skill in being customer4ocused , adept at problem solving and working <br /> collaboratively with others . <br /> Skill in interviewing persons , gathering information and using various clinical <br /> assessment tools to evaluate the needs of clients , summarize and interpret <br /> findings , and develop assistance alternatives . <br /> Skill in effectively communicating with persons in difficult and emotional <br /> situations , <br /> 5/21 /2020 <br />