City of San Rafael
Job Class Specification

Job Title:

Homelessness and Housing Analyst

SUMMARY:

The Homelessness and Housing Analyst will partner with other Community Development Department staff to implement, administer, and expand the City's housing and homelessness response program. On homelessness, the analyst will oversee and evaluate the City’s contracts, partnerships, and safety net programs, including access to shelter and housing, food and health services, case management, workforce development and more. Regarding housing, the analyst will assist with program and policy evaluation, research housing policies, analyze local data, support community outreach, and seek funding and partnerships.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a professional-level classification that performs complex analytical duties in the implementation, administration, and expansion of the City’s housing and homelessness response program. It is distinguished from other Analyst classifications by the focus on housing and homelessness response.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list is meant to be illustrative and does not represent an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Incumbents may not perform all duties and responsibilities listed. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Work with other City departments, outside agencies, non-profits, community leaders, and engaged citizen organizations to address housing quality issues and homelessness response in a collaborative way;
  • Assess service needs of the target special needs populations, such as chronically homeless individuals, transition-age youth, etc.;
  • Plan and develop programs based on identified needs, funding availability, and discussions with community agencies;
  • Work with City staff to provide referrals and social support program options;
  • Plan and develop public information campaigns to encourage support for and participation in City-sponsored and community-based programs;
  • Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve;
  • Assists with identification, securing, and oversight of federal, state, and local funding resources for housing and human services, such as HOME Investment Partnership Program and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program;
  • Assist in administration of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the collection of in-lieu fees;
  • Monitor Below Market Rate housing agreements;
  • Analyze housing inspection observations and other data sources to develop policy that increases the safety and quality of housing in San Rafael;