The Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) is currently seeking energetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented candidates for the position of Homelessness Outreach Specialist. Situated in the beautiful rolling hills and mountains of western North Carolina, WPCOG is a regional governmental agency owned by the 28 local governments in the region and organized in 1968 to provide long-range planning, technical assistance, and regional delivery of services. Our organization is one of 16 regional councils in North Carolina formed under NC General Statutes 160A 470-478. Local governments eligible for WPCOG membership include Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties located in Western NC and the 24 cities and towns within those counties.
WPCOG is organized into seven departments including: Administration; Area Agency on Aging; Community and Economic Development; Community and Regional Planning; Finance; Regional Housing Authority; and Workforce Development.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
The Community and Economic Development Department assists local governments in providing affordable, decent, and safe housing, and infrastructure improvements for residents of the Western Piedmont through application preparation and administration of local and State grants and serves as a catalyst for job creation by assisting local industries through building reuse grants.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Homelessness Outreach Specialist is responsible for providing outreach efforts by interacting with those experiencing homelessness to effectively impact the chronic homeless challenge in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties. Position will work in collaboration with community partners, social service providers, governmental agencies, faith-based groups, business, and other potential partners. Additionally, the Homelessness Outreach Specialist will do the following:
QUALIFICATIONS:
APPLICATION PROCESS:
This position is open until filled.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and WPCOG application to Human Resources Specialist, Tasmin Mack, at WPCOG, P.O. Box 9026, Hickory, NC 28603. Emailing application materials is acceptable, [email protected]. Questions should be directed to Tasmin at (828) 485-4275. Final candidates will be subject to an interview process. The WPCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The hiring rate for this position is $45,578. New hires are eligible for up to a 5% increase with the successful completion of probationary period.
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