Job Summary

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 750+ FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people’s lives. If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, can diligently work independently and in a collaborative environment, join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA County. Here, not only would your work have a real impact on the community, but we also offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Created in 1993, LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles. As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care, we coordinate and manage over $800 million annually in federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness.

Under the direction of the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Matching Supervisor and in integral partnership with other members of the Systems Division and the Systems Components Division, the Coordinator, Permanent Housing Inventory (Coordinator) tracks and manages master inventories of permanent supportive housing for the purpose of ensuring its appropriate and timely utilization through the Coordinated Entry System (CES). The Coordinator represents LAHSA and its role as the homeless system administrator for Los Angeles County.

Essential Job Functions

• Create and maintain an updated master inventory of permanent supportive housing (PSH) resources in Los Angeles County. Master inventory to include primary subsidy (i.e. housing voucher) as well as any additional restrictions or designations (i.e. buildings recruitments or target populations.)
• Regularly convene permanent supportive housing funders to gather and/or provide the information needed to facilitate the effective utilization of PSH in the County.
• In partnership with Data and Research Division and IT departments at LAHSA, manage an inventory of each year’s anticipated pipeline of project-based and tenant-based PSH.
• Reconcile the Housing Inventory Count (HIC) in collaboration with the HMIS Team.
• Create technical infrastructure to integrate other city and county permanent housing data into a centralized location.
• In partnership with the Data and Research Division, advocate which populations and SPAs require more permanent housing.
• Prepare periodic qualitative and quantitative reports, as necessary or requested, to track the accomplishment of goals. Apply for technical assistance as required and make changes for improved system efficiencies.
• Provide support for other activities related to using permanent housing in CES.
• Support for all elements of the Coordinated Entry System, as directed by the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of permanent supportive housing, Housing Authority requirements, and affordable housing.
• Ability to navigate different data platforms and integrate information into new or existing data infrastructures.
• Knowledge of housing resources, subsidies, and requirements.
• Knowledge of homeless populations, systems, and programs is a plus.
• Ability to think critically and identify patterns and themes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize deliverables. Responsive to deadlines. Ability to adapt rapidly in response to changing information or needs.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Ability to communicate and present clearly and simply.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities within a multi?disciplinary team environment.
• Sets a high standard for personal and team performance, focusing on results.
• Ability to establish effective relationships and work cooperatively with individuals, groups, and organizations diverse in mission, composition, function, capacity, and geographic location.
• The successful candidate will be collaborative and a problem solver. Her/his work will be driven by strategic thinking and executed creatively and efficiently. She/he will demonstrate patience and a commitment to treating others with respect.

Training & Experience

• Proven professional experience and educational background.

• Term: Full-time, Exempt, Temporary status through June 30, 2025. Continued employment will be contingent upon funding availability.

Schedule

• The Executive Director or designee may change the schedule of positions between remote, hybrid and onsite, as necessary to accomplish LAHSA business.

Appointments are typically made between the minimum and the midpoint of the range, depending on factors such as experience, education, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.
Applicants may make a reasonable accommodation request for this job by calling the Human Resources Department at (213) 683-3333; or via email at humanresources@lahsa.org .

Medical Insurance
LAHSA pays a portion of the premiums for medical for all full-time employees and their dependents. Employees are responsible for the difference in the premiums through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions.
Medical plans are administered through ADP Total Source. The following are enrollment options:

Medical
HMO/PPO: Kaiser Permanente, Aetna

Dental Insurance
LAHSA pays a portion of the premiums for selected dental benefits for all full-time employees and their dependents. Employees are responsible for the difference in the premiums through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions.
Dental plans are administered through ADP Total Source. The following are enrollment options:

Dental
HMO/PPO: Guardian Dental

VSP Vision Plan
LAHSA offers this voluntary comprehensive vision plan to all full-time employees through ADP TotalSource. It includes yearly comprehensive exams, lenses, frames and contact lenses. All premiums are pre-taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions.

AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
LAHSA offers this voluntary supplemental insurance to all full-time employees. Plan options include personal accident, personal cancer indemnity, personal short-term disability, and personal life insurance plans. Most premiums are pre taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions.

ADP Flexible Spending Accounts
LAHSA offers employees this voluntary flexible spending account plan through ADP TotalSource. Employees may elect to participate in dependent care or health care expense accounts. All premiums are pre-taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bimonthly payroll deductions.

Life Insurance
LAHSA pays 100% of the premium for $50,000 basic life insurance coverage through ADP.

Voluntary Group Life Insurance
LAHSA offers employees this voluntary group life insurance through Lincoln Financial. Employees may elect to participate in dependent care or health care expense accounts. All premiums are pre-taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bimonthly payroll deductions.

Long Term Disability
LAHSA pays 100% of the premium for long term disability coverage through ADP.

Pension Plan
LAHSA provides a 401A pension plan through Lincoln Financial. After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible for contributions of 5% of the employee’s salary with a qualification date of 500 hours or 6 months after the date of hire.

Deferred Compensation Plan
LAHSA provides a 457 Deferred Compensation plan through Lincoln Financial. Employees may elect to defer up to IRS maximum limit per year of their earned salary for income tax purposes.

Time Off Administrative Leave
Executive Director, chiefs, and directors receive five (5) days of admin leave each calendar year in addition to the time-off below.

Vacation
Vacation is earned according to each month of service commencing with the employee’s initial date of hire.

• Less than five (5) years of employment, eighty (80) hours per year.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of employment, one hundred twenty (120) hours per year.
• More than ten (10) years of employment, the one hundred twenty (120) hour total shall be supplemented by one (1) workday of paid leave for each twelve (12) months greater than one hundred twenty (120) months of employment. This vacation accrual is capped at twenty (20) workdays per year

Maximum accrual of vacation leave is 200 hours.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 12 days per year. Maximum accrual of sick leave is 160 hours.

Paid Holidays
All employees receive the following observed company holidays off:


In addition to the above holidays, full-time regular employees who have completed their 1-year introductory period are entitled to two (2) “Floating Holidays” during the calendar year.


Updated 08/01/2022