HomeMy Public PortalAbout22-168 - Adopting a New Job Classification Specification and Salary Allocation for Housing and Homeless CoordinatorRESOLUTION NO. 22-168
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING A NEW JOB
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR HOUSING AND
HOMELESS COORDINATOR
WHEREAS, Section 503 of the City’s Charter provides that the City Council shall determine, by
ordinance or resolution, the amount and type of compensation to be paid to all City officers, department
heads and employees; and
WHEREAS, The Assistant City Manager is authorized and directed under provisions of Sections
2797.1 of the Carson Municipal Code and Section Il, Rule Il of the City Personnel Rules to prepare and
recommend position classification and compensation plans, after consultation with the affected Directors,
which becomes effective upon approval by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Rule Ill of the City of Carson Personnel Rules provides that modification to the
classification plan, embodied in Resolution No. 77-111, shall be made only after the authorized Human
Resources staff members consults with the affected Directors and affected recognized employee
organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carson desires to add a new classification specification of HOUSING AND
HOMELESS COORDINATOR to provide a current and accurate description of the various duties performed
by said position; and
WHEREAS, The Assistant City Manager has consulted with the affected parties and has met and
conferred with the representatives of the affected recognized employee Organizations pursuant to its
obligations under the MMBA, concerning the new classification specification for the HOUSING AND
HOMELESS COORDINATOR.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by
reference.
SECTION 2. The new Classification specification for HOUSING AND HOMELESS COORDINATOR
(Salary Range 714, $5,069.18 - $6,458.71), attached hereto as Exhibit A, assigned to the American Federation
of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 809, is hereby adopted.
SECTION 3. The City will fund one full-time position for the newly adopted classification of
HOUSING AND HOMELESS COORDINATOR, through funds already allocated for the Division/Department.
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SECTION 4. In the event of any conflict between this Resolution and any prior City resolution
relating to the subject matter hereof, this Resolution shall supersede and prevail over the prior resolution
to the extent of the conflict.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and deem it effective as of
August 2" of 2022 the same shall be in force and effect.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 2"¢ day of August 2022.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY OF CARSON:
Fen he alts Bok Pn Lh lyase)
Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney A Lula Davis- Lin hits) Mayor
ATTEST:
K Brodeur
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) Ss.
CITY OF CARSON )
|, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby attest to and certify that the
foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 22-168 adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its meeting
held on August 2, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Davis-Holmes, Hilton, Dear, Hicks, Rojas
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMEBES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
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CITY OF CARSON City Council Reso. No. 22-168
Class Specification EXHIBIT 10 Bargaining Unit: AFSCME 809
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Housing and Homeless Coordinator
THE POSITION
Under direction of the Assistant City Manager and/or the Housing Specialist or designee,
assists in the implementation of the housing and homeless programs within the City.
Under general supervision, coordinates and administers the Continuum of Care (CoC)
program for the Housing Division; manages federal grant programs to assist the City’s
homeless population.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Assists in program evaluation, system development, budgeting, fiscal management,
compliance monitoring, outreach, training, and supervision. Responsible for preparation
of applications, assisting with budgets and related financial documents and compliance
with HUD requirements. Assists with the daily operation of housing staff to ensure
compliance with all federal guidelines, state requirements, legal statutes and municipal
directives. Coordinates housing programs to mesh with the Community Development
Block Grant in its implementation and other work as required. Assists in the Continuum
of Care (CoC) program and aides in the federal grant programs to assist, grant programs
to assist the City’s homeless population.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind related duties and work
assignments.)
1. Interview potential clients, process applications, verify information for accuracy
and completeness; determine program eligibility based on housing laws,
established guidelines, practices and policies.
2. Using established formulas and guidelines to determine eligibility for housing
assistance
3. Provide potential clients, in writing, with program eligibility status information.
4. Perform new and established client review of eligibility; review files and send out
appropriate requests for updated and/or additional information required by the
Housing program; research discrepancies and report on findings, both orally and
in writing.
9. Input client data into the computer database.
6. Conduct oral briefings to explain such areas as housing programs’ requirements,
client rights and responsibilities.
7. Assist applicants on methods of acquiring bids for proposed property
improvements, in accordance with program guidelines.
8. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of reports and correspondence
relating to year-end activities, complaints and other housing program projects.
9. Attends meetings, and organizes and coordinates social service and community
outreach programs, projects and activities with agencies or departments to
provide information, to publicize available services and to maintain positive public
relations.
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10.Provides information and referrals to the public, and produces materials for use
in resource directory
11.Develops strong community partnerships that enhance the homeless outreach
program's effectiveness.
12.Curates, develops, and implement Strategic Homeless Plan to address
homelessness.
QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D., and three (3) years of experience in contract
administration/procurement, administration of housing programs or a closely related area. A bachelors in social work or related field can be substituted for two (2) years experience
requirement.
Experience with federally funded residential rehabilitation projects preferred.
Knowledae of:
Working knowledge of operation of modern office equipment, practices and
procedures, including automated and manual filing methods
Knowledge and proper usage of the English language and phraseology
Working knowledge and ability to proficiently use various computer software
programs, such as spreadsheets and word processing
Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records
Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations
Ability to learn to interpret, apply, and explain eligibility determination policies and
procedures in accordance with established laws, practices, and guidelines
Ability to log, track and maintain a variety of records and compile information for
inclusion in reports
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely both verbally and in writing; ability
to understand and follow complex oral and written directions;
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously, and to establish and maintain cooperative
working relationships with the general public and City staff.
Skill and Ability to:
Ability to implement a Section 8 Existing Housing Assistance Payments program
including outreach efforts to landlords and potential program participants
Interviewing and dealing with sensitively with low- and moderate-income persons
of all ethnic and social groups to determine their eligibility and guiding program
HOUSING participants through the application and home finding process
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e Effectively handling on-going administration including preparation and processing of reports relative to program requirements
e Establish good working relationships with other City Departments, government officials, landlords, property managers, and the public
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required. Employees in this classification will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program, which confirms possession of a valid driver’s license and reflects driving record.
Working Conditions:
Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally require:
e Require talking, hearing, and vision (which may be corrected) to read small print. Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
e Perform work which is primarily sedentary and repetitive. Is subject to inside environmental conditions.
e May be required to attend periodic evening meetings and/or to travel within and out of city boundaries to attend meetings.
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