Homeless & Analyst

this recruitment is open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants have appliedand may close at any time. The selected candidate must successfully pass a live scan and pre-employment physical and drug test to continue with the hiring process.

under general supervision, performs duties associated with the city of lake elsinore’s homeless services program. Manages and administers the day-to-day operations of the program, providing technical oversight, budget management, program direction, and grant management. Conducts daily street outreach activities in coordination with city code enforcement and the riverside county sheriff’s office to identify and engage individuals experiencing homelessness, connect them with available services, and ensure compliance with local ordinances.

Serves as the primary liaison between the city’s internal team and the city’s housing navigation and supportive service partners to facilitate effective communication, case coordination, and resource alignment. The incumbent assists the assistant director of lake and community operations in public meetings and activities and oversees coordination with service agencies, non-profit organizations, and regional partners. Provides professional staff support to city management and performs related work as required.

this journey-level professional classification performs the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Employees working in this capacity receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

receives general direction from the assistant director of lake and community operations. Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

• develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive homeless services program.
• represents the city of lake elsinore in meetings with community organizations, regional partners, and public agencies.
• prepares and presents reports to the city council, regional boards, and community groups.
• manages consultants, contractors, and service providers to ensure program goals and objectives are achieved.
• oversees grant applications, compliance, and reporting.
• conducts research, collects data, and prepares reports and recommendations for management and city council.
• coordinates homeless prevention, outreach, and enforcement activities across departments and agencies.
• responds to inquiries from the public and provides program information.
• plans and implements projects related to housing and homeless services.
• prepares and monitors the program budget.
• participates in staff selection, supervision, training, and evaluation.
• performs related duties as assigned.

must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various city and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required.

Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such…