The WCoC is currently seeking a Planning Associate. We are seeking a candidate with exceptional written communication & organization skills. We would most prefer a candidate with a working knowledge of the system of care for people experiencing homelessness in Westchester.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop, produce and distribute well-crafted written communications such as website content, meeting materials, presentations, emails, and promotional materials to be distributed to stakeholders which include non-profit, pubic and private organizations as well as people experiencing homelessness and the general public. (HTML/web design experience prefered.)
Act as community liaison providing information about the CoC and it's resources, conducting orientation for new participating agencies; and year-round recruitment of volunteers/donation entities to assist in CoC activities.
Recruit and maintain relationships with community-based event volunteers and donation activities. This includes the ability to collect and transport donated items.
Serve as a representative/information source for CoC member organizations, providing information on events, activities, requirements and deadlines.
Facilitate and provide administrative support to CoC workgroups.
Maintain all participating CoC organization and staff information including contact information, contact preferences, staff interaction, etc.
Support the CoC Board by recording and providing meeting minutes, sign-in sheets and other relevant documentation.
Work collaboratively with fellow staff members of PD&D and the CoC admin team, as well as CoC member organizations and outside agencies and community partners.
Conduct HUD reporting and compliance activities, including program monitoring, needs and quality assessments on homeless service programs using our Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and other data sources.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated strength in written communications.
A passion ending homelessness as well as compassionate toward people experiencing homelessness is essential to this role.
Previous experience conducting Point In Time (PIT) Count of persons experiencing homelessness OR other volunteer recruitment experience is required.
Working knowledge of the Westchester system of care for people experiencing homelessness, our Coordinated Entry System and our HMIS database a very big plus!
Maintain and respect the sensitive, private and confidential nature of information.
Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with an orientation toward detail, and the ability to work on several projects at one time with multiple deadlines.
Exceptional ability to take projects from concept to completion.
Solid data entry skills and comprehensive knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and Word with a fundamental understanding of relational database processes.
Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated professionalism through one’s work, and interaction with colleagues. Understanding that, regardless of the administrative nature of the position, the quality of the work performed directly affects the public reputation and internal efficiency of PD&D and the CoC.

Please note: This PLANNING ASSOCIATE position falls under the PLANNING GRANT for the Westchester County Continuum of Care Partnership to End Homelessness, managed by Program Design and Development, LLC. Though we encourage applicants with social service experience and interest, we ask that the description and qualifications for the position are carefully reviewed and considered before applying.

Program Design & Development LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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