Experience

CenterPoint Human Services

• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Housing Coordinator

  • Aug 2009 - Present

  Oversee the administration of housing grants including the preparation of progress reports. Program compliance for HUD Manage wait lists for housing programs. Maintain contact with community service providers responsible for supporting individuals and their families in affordable housing. Manage PATH federal program grant Plan and develop new resources in the community to meet housing needs. Attends governmental meetings related to housing and housing development. Identifies grant resources for housing and participates with community partners in seeking housing grant funds. Coordinate monthly planning meetings for the Tax Credit program. Serve on the ten-year planning commission to end homelessness. Serve as a representative for Center Point on local groups/committees addressing issues of homelessness, prepares reports pertaining to housing and housing resources. Enters data into HMIS system regarding clients in housing programs; updates information as needed. Serve as lead agency in the targeting program, and the Housing 400 Initiative Actively participate in Forsyth County Continuum of Care (COC) Develop and annually update Strategic Housing plan Educate and be a resource of support to MH/DD/SAS professional, advocates, consumers. Families and service providers Develop a positive working relationship with the local public housing authority and HUD Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Show less



The Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness

• Washington, DC

• Program Director

  • Dec 2006 - Jul 2009

  Rental Assistance programs. Oversee the application process, eligibility determination and services administered through these programs. Report on program progress and outcomes for multiple funding streams. Develop and implement program criteria and standard operating procedures for Rental Assistance program. Manage the day to day operation and administration of the Community Partnership’s prevention programs (Rental Assistance and Utility Assistance programs). Develop and maintain referral sources to provide additional support services to applicants. Supervise all data collection in the Departments of Human Services (DHS) Emergency Rental Assistance Program in accordance with the Partnership’s privacy policy. Conduct quality assurance on case files to ensure that applicants are receiving appropriate and effective services and make changes as necessary, to improve the level of services offered. Prepare monthly narrative reports and reconcile financial information with finance department to ensure proper financial reporting. Act as liaison between the Partnership and other Rental Assistance programs in the District of Columbia. Monitor program performance; prepare monthly narrative and electronic reports for Emergency Shelter Grant. Prepare annual report for inclusion in DHCD’s report to HUD on the Emergency Shelter Grant. Review assistance applications for all rental and utility assistance including DHS Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Emergency Shelter Grant and DHS Continuum of Care funding. Prepare consolidated monthly report of all rental and utility assistance provided by The Partnership. Participate in all required trainings by DHS, DHCD, and HUD. Obtain certification to utilize the District’s Language Access Line. Manage two case managers. Maintain relationships with landlords and other housing providers. Handle complaints, settle disputes, and mediate grievances as needed. Show less