Program B: Coordinated Entry System (CES) Administrator For Families

The County of Orange is seeking a qualified organization to provide Program B: Coordinated Entry System (CES) Administrator for Families. The selected respondent will be responsible for operating and managing the day-to-day operations of the CES component for families experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness in Orange County. The CES aims to meet individualized preferences and needs, with the goal of supporting participants in achieving stable housing. Some key aspects of the job include: * Providing referrals to shelter and housing programs and supportive services for people who meet the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Rehousing Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009 definition of homelessness * Coordinating with child welfare, early childhood education, and school liaisons to support families in CES * Ensuring family-specific needs are considered in housing placements * Engaging non-traditional partners to ensure participation in coordinating services for families experiencing homelessness * Improving emergency shelter, transitional housing, and/or interim housing placement for all households participating in CES