Veteran Homeless Program Coordinator

Overview

The State of Arizona is seeking a dedicated and experienced Veteran Homeless Program Coordinator to lead statewide efforts to end veteran homelessness. This role will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive plan aligned with federal, state, and local resources and strategies. The coordinator will serve as the primary liaison between government agencies, non-profit organizations, housing providers, veteran service organizations, and community partners to ensure a unified approach to addressing veteran homelessness.

Location: Phoenix, AZ, 85007 (Onsite once in a week)

Contract: 9 Months

Schedule: 8:00am-4:00pm, 40 hours/week. Monday–Friday, 1 day in the office required (the day is flexible). Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for community events or stakeholder meetings.

• Lead statewide efforts to end veteran homelessness by designing, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive plan.
• Serve as the primary liaison between government agencies, non-profit organizations, housing providers, veteran service organizations, and community partners.
• Coordinate resources and strategies across federal, state, and local levels to ensure a unified approach.
• Collaborate with data analytics teams to monitor program performance and outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Public Health, Urban Planning, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in homelessness services, veteran services, or program coordination.
• Deep understanding of the challenges facing veterans experiencing homelessness.
• Experience developing and implementing large-scale strategic plans or initiatives.
• Knowledge of HUD-VASH, SSVF, CoC, and other federal veteran housing programs.
• Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and program evaluation.
• Ability to travel throughout the state of Arizona as needed.
• Experience working with a data analytics team.

• Military service experience or background in working with veteran populations.
• Familiarity with Arizona’s homeless service delivery system and key stakeholders.
• Experience managing or supporting federal and state grants.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

• This position is hybrid and requires one day in the office per week (day is flexible).
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for community events or stakeholder meetings.
• Travel within Arizona to engage with regional partners.

• Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience; knowledge of HUD-VASH, SSVF, CoC, and other federal veteran housing programs.
• Preferred: Military service background; familiarity with Arizona’s homeless service delivery system; grant management experience; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Note: This description reflects the information provided and may not include every duty of the role.