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⁍ Served as the Program Coordinator and public representative of the County’s Homelessness programs, including VHSP and CHERP, by establishing long-range objectives including specifying resources, strategies and actions required to achieve objectives to include implementation of multiple housing assistance programs.⁍ Prepared financial plans, including monthly and yearly reporting, and allocation of all funding along with the finance department in accordance with the specified requirements of each program per grant guidelines.⁍ Established constructive and cooperative working relationships with other County departments, community organizations, the private sector, Federal, State and local agencies; maintains relationships to assist low- and moderate- income County residents with a wide range of housing assistance.⁍ Participated in Coordinated Entry (SCAAN) meetings: facilitated access to mainstream services; ensured coordinated efforts are in place to provide wrap-around services to promote housing stability; maintained on-going communication within the local housing provider cohort to ensure all client needs are being met; provided application assistance; determined qualifications; monitored and reported all access, assessment and resulting outcomes in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).⁍ Provided ongoing housing focused stabilization and case management services for the Emergency Shelter and Rapid Rehousing Programs by working closely with local homeless shelter providers to rehouse literally homeless citizens; completed strength-based housing barrier assessments and developed corresponding individualized housing and service plans; assisted project participants in overcoming immediate barriers to obtaining housing; monitors and evaluates project participant progress.

⁍ Performed advanced work planning, coordinating, and inspection of residences to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations of housing programs including Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher.Program and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing.⁍ Acquired relevant certifications including the HUD Housing Quality Standards Inspection Certification and HUD Housing Counselor Certification.⁍ Conducted inspections for Section 8 rental units and communicated reports to tenants and landlords.⁍ Ensured completion of repairs, obtained rent comparison information, and conducted rent reasonableness determinations.⁍ Gained experience in applying federal regulations and procedures required to effectively manage complex and highly regulated assisted housing programs. These included federal a n d state lending requirements for home financing, home improvement loans, grant programs, housing inspections and repairs. It also included ensuring compliance with building codes and housing quality standards.⁍ Attained experience in receiving referrals, completing intake, coordinating the application process, and determining eligibility for the Virginia Homeless Solutions Program in conjunction with county housing policies.⁍ Interviewed applicants and prepared detailed paperwork to determine housing needs and eligibility for programs while providing case management services to participants of assisted housing programs.

⁍ Coordinated interaction between constituents and the senator, including face-to-face discussions,electronic communication, and over-the-phone communication ensuring she maintained high levels of engagement.⁍ Participated in meetings with key state and local elected officials, advocacy group members, and policy leaders, which honed my understanding of the broad-based nature of legislative work and the importance of consensus building.⁍ Extensively researched pending legislation and issues of constituent concern, precipitating the passage of several key bills, including Senate Bill 1303. The bill provided greater access to in-person learning consistent with public health guidelines across the Commonwealth.⁍ Edited website to provide constituents with timely access to key documents as well as videos of interviews, press events, and floor speeches.⁍ Advised Senator Dunnavant on aspects of pending legislation, better preparing her for Senate floor speeches, press conferences, and other public events.

⁍ Facilitated attorney-client relationships through the legal aid process, resulting in positive Individualcase outcomes for low-income constituents.⁍ Supported attorney and paralegal casework (divorce, child custody, bankruptcy, etc.) including writtenlegal documents such as custody agreements and divorce filings.⁍ Used interpersonal skills to assess clients’ legal needs within set guidelines as defined by relevant grants and other funding sources.⁍ Performed clerical work such as typing documents, copying, answering phones, and faxing.