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RESOLUTION NO14035
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RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
PERSONNEL ACTION TO CREATE A FIXED TERM POSITION TO SERVE ON
HOUSING AND HOMELESS RELATED ISSUES
WHEREAS,
several programs and initiatives have been implemented across several
City departments to address ongoing homelessness issues; and
WHEREAS
, the addition of a dedicated staff position would provide a centralized means
to coordinate efforts and increase the effectiveness of housing and homelessness
measures; and
WHEREAS
, the cost of the proposed three-year fixed-term position can be
accommodated with available resources.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
, that the City Council hereby approves a three-
year Fixed-Term Position (9917-Advanced Seasonal Temp) that will serve on housing
and homeless related issues.
I, Esther Beirne, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
San Rafael City Council held on November 16, 2015 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin & Vice-Mayor McCullough
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Phillips
ESTHER BEIRNE, City Clerk
Draft Description of Job Duties
Related to Housing and Homeless Issues
PURPOSE
Responsible for performing a variety of complex, professional administrative duties related to
preventing and ending homelessness. Prepares, coordinates, analyzes, and implements
homeless programs, policies, and issues. Position reports to the City Manager or his/her
designee. This is a three-year fixed term position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following:
Homeless-related analytical functions:
Works with the City Council, its Homelessness Subcommittee, and city administration, to
orting of
performance metrics.
Provides a strategic focus to the coordination of citywide efforts to prevent and reduce
homelessness.
Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative working relationships with County
employees, City employees, service providers, the homeless community, and the public.
with the relevant departments of the County of
Marin to support efforts that positively impact San Rafael, including programs related to
mental health, street outreach, substance abuse, and shelter capacity.
Coordinates and collaborates with the County of Marin on the Homeless Policy Steering
Committee and the 10 Year Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness.
Represents City at municipal, county, state, federal, and private sector programs or
meetings regarding homelessness.
Works with all City Departments on best practices related to the full spectrum of
homeless housing and service interventions.
Works closely with Community Services, Department of Public Works, Fire Department,
and Police Department on issues related to homeless encampments.
Meets periodically and works closely with Downtown foot beat officers and HOME Team.
Conducts research, studies and surveys; produces reports recommending appropriate
courses of action and solutions to problems.
biannual point-in-time count, annual housing inventory count, and on-going Homeless
Management Information Systems (HMIS) planning and implementation.
Makes presentations to City Council, boards and commissions, and other community
groups.
Develops and implements programs to address quality of life concerns such as
panhandling, unleashed dogs, smoking, and public intoxication.
Coordinates with other City staff on affordable and homeless housing efforts.
General functions:
Plans, organizes, coordinates and implements day to day program assignments
independently.
Conducts research, and analyzes work procedures, policies, etc. to evaluate and
improve the effectiveness of assigned programs.
Analyzes federal and state laws and regulations as they relate to assigned programs
and develops and implements changes as necessary based on this analysis.
Develops program manuals, handouts, flyers, etc.
Coordinates and participates in training of other personnel.
Prepares comprehensive written reports regarding program activities.
Interacts with other City staff, City Council, and community representatives.
Reviews public input and drafts responses and organizes public forums to engage
citizens.
Uses computer to type reports, memos, etc., and to maintain statistical data.
Performs related duties as required.
Other duties may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
The homeless population, including subpopulations, predominant issues and barriers to
stable housing and income;
Homeless service needs, programs and related community issues;
Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to homeless services
programs;
Quantitative and management analysis techniques;
Public relations techniques;
Report and grant writing;
Effective customer service techniques;
Principles and practices associated with administration, organization, and management;
Research methods, techniques, statistical and other work measures.
ABILITY TO:
Work independently in the completion of assignments. Analyze and evaluate data. Prepare and
present clear and concise reports, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective
working relationships with others. Provide effective functional or project leadership. Effectively
plan, organize and prioritize work.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
, public policy, social welfare or related field. Four
years of experience in program administration which has included performing research,
analysis, report writing and general staff assistance tasks related to homeless programs and
issues.