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Ending Homelessness Act ~ Harris, Murray, Hirono, Gillibrand Announce Comprehensive Legislation to End Homelessness

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Harris, Murray, Hirono, Gillibrand Announce Comprehensive Legislation to End Homelessness

Sens. Harris, Murray, Hirono, Gillibrand, and Rep. Waters’ legislation makes landmark investments to confront homelessness

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA), along with Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), on Thursday announced the Ending Homelessness Act, a comprehensive plan to confront homelessness in our country. Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced the Ending Homelessness Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation passed the House Financial Services Committee in March and is expected to reach the House floor.

“Housing is a human right – yet too many people don’t have a safe place to call home. We must act quickly to tackle our country’s homelessness crisis head on with serious investments in programs that get at the root causes of this issue,” said Sen. Harris. “This is our best chance to make a difference and put roofs over people’s heads. The Ending Homelessness Act has already passed out of committee and is likely headed to the House floor soon. The women and men who woke up this morning on a bench or under an overpass cannot afford to wait. I’m proud to work with Congresswoman Waters, Senator Murray, Senator Hirono, and Senator Gillibrand to help make homelessness a thing of the past, both in California and around the country.

“The Ending Homelessness Act is a bold and crucial step forward in our work to help the people and families across our nation who struggle with homelessness,” said Sen. Murray. “As a voice for Washington state in the Senate, I’m proud to support this bill, which would empower local communities to provide affordable housing for their most vulnerable residents, and I will continue fighting to ensure every family in Washington state and across the country has access to a safe, stable, and secure home.”

“Across Hawaii and our country, we continue to face a pervasive housing and homelessness crisis, and yet this administration continues to take steps that make it more difficult for families to access safe, affordable homes," said Sen. Hirono. “The Ending Homelessness Act will provide significant investments in a number of critical programs to expand our nation’s affordable housing stock as well as tackle the circumstances that lead to vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness.”

“No one should ever be without a place to call home, but in the United States we are seeing far too many families facing homelessness. Congress should be doing more to stop this crisis,” said Sen. Gillibrand. “The Ending Homelessness Act would help end chronic homelessness by funding housing organizations across the country that provide critical services to people who don’t have access to affordable housing. Safe and reliable housing is absolutely essential for the health of our communities. I am proud to introduce this legislation with Senator Harris, Senator Murray, Senator Hirono, and Congresswoman Waters, and I urge my colleagues to join us in supporting this bill.”

“In the richest country in the world, it is simply unacceptable that we have people living in the streets,” said Chairwoman Waters. “Today, there are over a half million people experiencing homelessness nationwide. Nearly 160,000 of them are children and nearly 38,000 are veterans who we have failed to support after their service to our nation.

“In Los Angeles County, there are over 50,000 people experiencing homelessness, nearly 5,000 of whom are children, and over 3,800 of whom are veterans.

Chairwoman Waters continued, “As Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, I have made it a top priority to focus on this crisis. That is why I have introduced the Ending Homelessness Act of 2019, which would provide $13.27 billion in new funding over five years to federal programs and initiatives to prevent homelessness.

“It is time for Congress to step up and provide the resources and funding necessary to address this important issue and I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to ensure that every American has a safe, affordable place to call home.”

The Ending Homelessness Act will appropriate billions in mandatory emergency relief funding over five years to critical federal housing programs, including construction of new affordable housing units, and support the improved coordination between supportive housing and health care initiatives. This legislation will lead to the construction of 410,000 new affordable housing units.

Specifically, the Ending Homelessness Act includes the following:

  • $5 billion over five years for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants to fund an additional 85,000 new permanent supportive housing units, which should effectively eliminate chronic homelessness across America.
    • Uses a revised funding formula to ensure that resources are distributed accurately to communities based on need.
    • Funds may also be used for any eligible activities under McKinney-Vento, including transitional housing, rapid rehousing, and emergency shelters.

 

  • $2.5 billion over five years for new Special Purpose Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers to fund approximately 300,000 additional housing vouchers and gives preference to people experiencing homelessness or those who are at risk of experiencing homelessness.

 

  • $5 billion over five years in mandatory annual appropriations for the National Housing Trust Fund to create 25,000 new rental units that are affordable to extremely low-income households, with a priority for housing for people who are experiencing homelessness, in the first five years. 

 

  • $500 million over five years for outreach funding to state and local jurisdictions on competitive basis to provide case management and social services for people who are experiencing homelessness, or formerly experienced homelessness.

 

  • $20 million for states and localities to integrate healthcare and housing initiatives to fund technical assistance for state and local governments to help coordinate their supportive housing and health care initiatives that are funded by federal programs.

This bill is supported by a variety of housing, veterans, and mental health organizations, including: the Center for Supportive Housing, Community Solutions, Council of Large Public Housing Authorities, Drug Policy Alliance, Leading Age, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, National Alliance on Mental Illness, National Alliance to End Homelessness, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, National Housing Conference, National Housing Law Project, National Housing Trust, National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, National Low Income Housing Coalition, National Rural Housing Coalition, PATH (People Assisting the Homeless), Public Housing Authority Directors Association, Stewards for Affordable Housing for the Future, and TELACU Residential Management.

“NHLP is grateful to Senator Harris for her work to end homelessness,” said Shamus Roller, Executive Director of the National Housing Law Project. “In a decade, HUD demonstrated that with federal funds for evidence-based practice, significant progress is possible. Providers have stretched McKinney-Vento grant funding to reduce national homelessness by 15% since 2007. Senator Harris' bill would fully fund this program and make important improvements to bring an end to U.S. homelessness within 5 years.”

Text of the legislation can be found here.

A fact sheet on the bill can be found here.

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CORE - Relief Outreach Specialist (On Call)

Program Positions CORER02215

    • PostedJune 22, 2020
  • Part-Time
  • Rate$16 USD per hour
  • CAN067
    Concord, CA, USA

Job Details

Description

The Coordinated Outreach Referral, Engagement (CORE) program works collaboratively in small teams to engage and stabilize homeless individuals living outside to identify plans to end their homelessness permanently. The CORE Outreach Specialist is responsible for street outreach efforts in Contra Costa County which include building trust with individuals and families that are not being served or are underserved by existing community service delivery systems. The Outreach Specialist works collaboratively to locate, engage, stabilize and house chronically homeless individuals and families. The CORE Outreach Specialist plays a key role among a multidisciplinary team which serves to support and stabilize individuals moving from street to service.

CORE teams work fluctuating hours.

Salary: $16.00 to $17.31, Hourly

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Conduct mobile and street outreach throughout Contra Costa County for the purpose of engaging homeless individuals into services.
  • Build trust with, and assess the needs of unsheltered homeless persons encountered during outreach efforts; make initial contact and develop rapport with homeless adults, youth and families.
  • Distribute survival supplies including but not limited to food, hygiene supplies, blankets, and socks.
  • Administer intake questionnaires, assessments and other forms of tracking documentation as needed. Assist homeless individuals with completing applications for services, transporting them to shelters, services, and other points as needed.
  • Collaborate with Coordinated Entry programs and other County services to place homeless individuals in housing and enroll them into services.
  • Provide targeted outreach to individuals who frequent emergency services but are not connected to stable housing and health services.
  • Provide necessary referrals and information for temporary housing and community resources.
  • Provide program materials to community partners around shelter services (outreach to motels, churches, merchants).
  • Maintain and interact in a culturally sensitive, respectful, and professional demeanor.
  • Attend and participate in weekly case conferences as part of the county-wide CORE outreach program.
  • Attend community meetings with other service providers to share program information and coordinate services.
  • Comply with all policies and procedures guiding the work of this position and the department overall.
  • Attend training and meetings as required.
  • Will be on call to provide relief for the CORE program.
  • Assist and support the Hotline Counselors as needed
  • All other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • AA/AS degree in Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field; OR
  • High School degree or equivalent plus a minimum 2 years direct experience working in a professional capacity with homeless, behavioral health or medically complex populations.
  • Knowledge of the client population and their complex needs including homelessness, financial instability, medical and psychiatric illnesses, and substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS.
  • Ability to work well with diverse staff, stigmatized communities and clientele including cultural, language, sexual identity, gender and other diversity considerations within all neighborhoods in Contra Costa.
  • Ability to work successfully both independently and cooperatively.
  • Professional level competency using Internet, email, and Microsoft Word computer applications.
  • Ability to use computers/internet to look up information and enter relevant notes.
  • CPR and first aid certification within 90 days of hire.
  • With instruction, the ability to assist persons with disabilities and to help transfer a 180lb person and lift wheel chair in and out of a car or van.
  • Ability to use a computer, phone or office equipment for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to successfully and efficiently complete tasks in an environment where background noise is present and interruptions may be constant.
  • Must possess a valid California driver’s license due to driving County vehicle.
  • Must be able to access remote locations that may require traveling through rough terrain in excess of two miles in possible inclement weather conditions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bilingual, bicultural in Spanish.
  • Previous experience or training in street outreach and case management.
  • Knowledge of Contra Costa County and community resources.
  • Knowledge of the Contra Costa emergency provider network.
  • Prior experience with documentation and billing procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Stand                                       Frequently

Walk                                        Constantly

Sit                                            Frequently

Handling / Fingering               Frequently

Reach Outward                        Frequently

Reach Above Shoulder             Frequently

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend      Frequently

Lift / Carry                              Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

Push/Pull                                Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

See                                           Constantly

Taste/ Smell                            Not Applicable

Not Applicable           Not required for essential functions

Occasionally                (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently                  (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly                   (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Outdoors, Inclement weather, rough walking paths, homeless encampments

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Associates or better in Human Services or related field.

Experience

Required

2 years: direct experience working in a professional capacity with homeless, behavioral health or medically complex populations.

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