1 HOMELESSNESS MANAGEMENT ANALYST Job in Elgin, IL
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City of Elgin, IL is Hiring a HOMELESSNESS MANAGEMENT ANALYST Near Elgin, IL
CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION
This role requires building strong relationships with community partners, conducting research, analyzing data, and presenting findings to the City Council and various community groups. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with city departments, service providers, and partners to develop and implement strategies addressing homelessness while ensuring effective communication and coordination across all levels. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents in Elgin.
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK
- Develop and implement a plan to prevent and end homelessness in Elgin, aligned with the city's strategic plan.
- Coordinate with city departments and external partners to assess available programs and initiatives addressing homelessness and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Build and maintain relationships with service providers, community groups, and partners to support homelessness prevention and response efforts.
- Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare reports on homelessness trends, program effectiveness, and policy recommendations.
- Present findings and recommendations to the City Council, community groups, and other relevant partners.
- Collaborate with internal departments to gather information and insights into community trends related to homelessness.
- Develop and implement performance indicators to measure the impact of homelessness prevention strategies and provide regular updates on progress.
- Assist in developing effective communication strategies, including public outreach and dissemination of materials related to homelessness prevention and response.
- Stay current with best practices, policies, and regulations related to homelessness prevention and response through ongoing professional development and research.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Experience in leading collaborative efforts with diverse partners and managing complex projects.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines effectively.
- Understanding of local government processes, policies, and practices related to homelessness prevention and response is desirable.
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in addressing homelessness and related issues.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools/software.
- Flexibility to attend off-site meetings and work outside regular hours as necessary.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in social work, planning, public administration, or a related field and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar or related field, preferably in a government or public sector setting, are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Experience with homelessness response systems and social service programs.
- Knowledge of issues related to racial, social, and economic equity and their impact on housing stability.
- Experience in policy analysis, budgeting, and procurement processes in the public sector.
- Strong project management skills and experience working in team settings.
- Familiarity with community and government relations and public engagement strategies.
This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, grasping, repeated manual dexterity, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
Job Summary
Full Time
Sports & Recreation
$50k-72k (estimate)
04/12/2024
05/25/2024
cityofelgin.org
ELGIN, IL
<25
1854
JENNIFER PRISE
<$5M
Sports & Recreation
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About City of Elgin, IL
Elgin is a unique community that proudly distinguishes itself from the rest of the metropolitan area. Its approachable, progressive identity is anchored in its resilient history and strong, diverse community that continues to embody a desire for an even brighter future. The communitys 180-year history is dotted with challenges, growth and innovation that has emboldened Elgin to become unapologetically itself. City of Elgin's Strategic Principles and Priorities 2018-2022 CORE VALUES The City's core values are the lens by which policy, programmatic and operational decisions are made by each empl...oyee. Collaboration - Work within the organization and with external partners to deliver efficient and effective services to all populations of Elgin. Diversity and Inclusion - Value the unique differences that strengthen our workforce and community, and strive to make an inclusive environment where those differences are incorporated into the fabric of the organization. Innovation - Promote a forward-thinking environment that supports creativity, calculated risks and continuous improvement. Stewardship - Deliver value and safeguard the community's assets through the prudent and transparent use of public resources. DEFINED GOALS Elgin's strategic priorities outline key areas of focus over the next five years to support the City's mission to fully realize its potential as "The City in the Suburbs." City of Choice - Elgin will be known as a top city for people to live, create opportunities, grow their families and businesses and enjoy visiting year-round. Safe and Healthy Community - Elgin will provide a clean, healthy community where people are safe and enjoy access to amenities that support a high quality of life. High Performing, Financially Stable Government - Elgin will deliver high quality City services with the greatest value for its residents and businesses. View the complete document at cityofelgin.org/strategicplan.
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