Effective Strategies for Homelessness in Clatsop County
Addressing the homelessness concern in Clatsop County, the County-Wide Homeless Liaison and its subcommittee members work towards connecting unsheltered citizens with vital resources. The liaison's duties include engaging with the community, identifying gaps in services, and acting as a bridge between various agencies. Outreach responsibilities involve collaborating with medical and law enforcement services, as well as facilitating community education. The ultimate goal is to improve access to services, streamline assistance, and reduce duplication in efforts to combat homelessness.
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COUNTY-WIDE HOMELESS LIAISON HOMELESS SERVICES COORDINATOR FOR CLATSOP COUNTY: ADDRESSING THE GROWING HOMELESSNESS CONCERN IN CLATSOP COUNTY HOMELESSNESS SOLUTIONS TASK FORCE SUBCOMMITTEE
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS Jarrod Karnofski, Columbia Memorial Hospital Tom Leiner, Business owner Viviana Mathews, Clatsop Community Action Raven Russell, Helping Hands, shelter Geoff Spalding, Astoria Police Department Monica Steele, Clatsop County Terri Steenbergen, The Harbor, domestic violence provider
BENEFITS OF A COUNTY-WIDE HOMELESS LIAISON Having a point person for the county who is knowledgeable about both the resource availability and unsheltered citizen needs. Having someone whose work is dedicated to being connected to the agencies, cities, and county to best support those experiencing homelessness. And someone who is dedicated to ensuring programs are being run efficiently, while also being able to communicate the strengths and needs of various events and programs.
HOMELESS LIAISON DUTIES Engage unsheltered citizens and connect them with appropriate resources like: Basic needs including shelter and food Physical & mental healthcare Addiction treatment and support services Identification and Employment services Act as a bridge between the community, community agencies, and unsheltered citizens Identify gaps in local services
OUTREACH RESPONSIBILITIES This person would be responsible for: Meeting unsheltered citizens where they are to learn what services are most needed Connecting with hospital staff and medical resources Working with local police departments for public safety Collaborating with local programs and homeless shelters Working effectively with local mental health staff members Community education on available services and how to refer
OUTCOMES Unsheltered citizens in need will have better access and help learning to navigate what services are available. Streamlined point of contact for who to call when someone in need is identified. Better understanding of what programs/services are working and where we can improve in our efforts to reduce homelessness and improve access to services. Reduce duplicated services in our community to improve overall efficiency.
GOALS FOR DECIDING WHICH AGENCY WILL HIRE Maintain fair and equal access for all unsheltered citizens and other agencies in the county Avoid perception of bias or conflict of interest Ensure that all areas of the county receive support and assistance Good financial stewardship: efficient and effective use of limited funds Ensure that Liaison is able to give honest feedback about all available services in the county (even if employed by one)
WHO TO HIRE THIS LIAISON? CITY OF ASTORIA CLATSOP COMMUNITY ACTION CLATSOP COUNTY Serves whole county already Serves whole county already Potential for perpetuating South County vs. North County divide Already partnered with all agencies serving the homeless in the county No perception of conflict of interest Potential for other municipalities/towns to not feel ownership or equal access Significantly higher payroll budget for insurance, retirement, and County s administrative overhead without an increase in offered Salary Already knowledgeable about resource availability and service delivery Subcommittee does not recommend. Potential for perception of conflict/bias Potential to be a more attractive employer for a prospective candidate Significantly lower budget for overall program.
Proposed Budget Comparison 90000 80000 70000 60000 50000 40000 30000 20000 10000 0 Program Delivery/ Admin Payroll Board Expenses CCA 2020-2021 Training Travel County 2020-2021 Program delivery includes: Personal Care Pantry items, Community Services, Operating Supplies, Insurance/ Liability, Postage, Professional Services, Equipment. Payroll Includes: Retirement Benefits, Medical Benefits, Payroll Taxes, Salaries/Wages, Workers Comp.
KEY POTENTIAL PARTNER FOR FUNDING THE POSITION Columbia Memorial Hospital Providence Seaside Hospital & Clinics Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare Clatsop County Department of Public Health Columbia Pacific CCO, Coordinated Care Organization Local municipalities Local police departments Faith communities Business community Clatsop Community College Local school districts
Partners in the program will have representation, as well as community at- large members, and members from social service programs, including citizens with lived experience. COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
