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The Homelessness Outreach Specialist is responsible for engaging, assisting, and supporting individuals who are experiencing or at-risk homelessness across Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties. Collaborating with community partners, social service providers, government agencies, faith-based organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders, the Homelessness Outreach Specialist will provide proactive outreach, advocacy, and needs assessment and connect individual

The Housing Specialist performs eligibility determination based on income, assets, and criminal history for applicants seeking a Housing Choice Voucher. They will determine eligibility for the program by interviewing, verifying information, and gathering data from applicants. They will be required to educate applicants, landlords, and the public on federal guidelines and regulations regarding the Housing Choice Voucher program. Work requires knowledge of income eligibility r

Community and Regional Planning is one of the critical departments of the Western Piedmont Council of Governments that serves the region...