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St. Patrick Center provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Individuals and families build permanent, positive change in their lives through safe and affordable housing, sound mental and physical health, and employment and financial stability.
Working collaboratively with individuals, businesses, government and other service providers, St. Patrick Center will end chronic homelessness in the St. Louis region through Housing First, an evidence-based practice that tells us to remove barriers, do intake and assessment early, move people into housing and offer them support to achieve their goals.
Position Summary
St. Patrick Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is hiring a St. Louis Area Coordinator. This role supports the SSVF program by leading weekly staff meetings, providing guidance, and training new and current team members. It represents the program in local Continuum of Care and veteran-focused community meetings while promoting SSVF services to partner agencies. The position assigns prospective veterans to staff for assessments and ensures all files, case notes, and HMIS data meet VA and CoC compliance standards. It conducts regular file reviews, assists with case management when needed, and may carry a small caseload. Additional duties include approving timesheets, managing mileage reimbursement, and tracking program spending with accurate accounting codes. The role also maintains a company vehicle and meets regularly with the SSVF Manager to support program operations. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed to ensure effective veteran services. The core working hours for this role are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Overview and Responsibilites

• Meet weekly with staff to implement program changes and provide guidance on veteran issues
• Responsible for training new and current staff in the specified region.
• Attend local Continuum of Care meetings and related veteran meetings as needed
• Educate community partners about the services SSVF provides
• Assign prospective veterans to a SSVF staff for program assessment and/or enrollment
• Make sure veteran files are compliant and case notes are being entered in a timely manner by the case managers
• Conduct file reviews
• Ensuring HMIS data is being entered correctly and in compliance with VA and CoC guidelines
• Assist with case management responsibilities as needed
• Maintain a small veteran caseload if necessary
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the SSVF grant
• Approve staff timesheets and mileage reimbursement
• Track program spending on agency P-card and provide accurate accounting codes
• Responsible for maintaining a company vehicle
• Meet with SSVF Manager on a regular basis
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, BSW preferred and/or 4 to 6 years equivalent professional experience considered
• Veteran status preferred
• Knowledge of housing and community resources in specified region
• Requires driver license (MO residents require a Class E)
• Requires reliable transportation and valid and current auto insurance
• Residence within the specified region preferred but not required
• Work a minimum of 37.5 hours a week

Skills and Competencies Required

• Previous experience as a supervisor preferred
• Previous experience working with unhoused veterans preferred
• Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use concerns
• Ability to communicate effectively with veterans, SSVF staff and community partners
• Excellent computer skills
• Exceptional time management and organization skills
• Ability to multitask effectively and efficiently
• Ability to work in fast-paced situations and meet deadlines
• Ability to interview and hire quality staff
• Strong budgeting skills

Resource for Which Accountable

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains STL Area and Rural Counties staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with agency policy.

St. Patrick Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. St. Patrick Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Our Mission To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence. Transforming lives and working to create a community where everyone has access to sustainable housing, employment, and healthcare. Benefits As a part of the Catholic Charities family, you'll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.