Chief Homeless Officer

Homelessness Prevention Coordinator

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Objective : To develop and implement a comprehensive and integrated approach with effective strategies and solutions to prevent and end homelessness throughout the City of Little Rock; serves as the City's primary liaison and policy advisor to address homelessness issues.

This position is not designated as a safety / security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Essential Functions : For a complete list of essential job functions please click HERE.

Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities :

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Sociology or related field; five years of managerial-level experience in a public / private field related to social services, supportive housing programs that serve the homeless or related area; (4) years of demonstrated experience working within the community managing and developing policies, programs, and initiatives to resolve community needs or related area to include experience working with individuals and / or families experiencing homelessness; and two (2) years of supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements :

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be a resident of the City of Little Rock within ninety (90) days of employment; must maintain residency for the duration of employment in this position.

Disclaimer : This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Application Requirements :

City of Little Rock Benefits Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees :

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays the entire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.

Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.

Long-Term Disability The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.

Retirement Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave / attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.

Generous leave accruals with carry over capability.

Short-Term Disability Leave

Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).

All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.

After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per year of service, upon termination of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.