CC Resolution 13031 - Amendment to the Classification and Salary Plan - Unhoused SpecialistRESOLUTION NO. 13031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN TO INCLUDE THE NEW
CLASSIFICATION OF LIMITED TERM UNHOUSED SPECIALIST, ADDING A 1.0 FULL-TIME
EQUIVALENT (FTE) TO THE CITY'S APPROVED POSITION LIST FOR UNHOUSED
SPECIALIST, AND IMPLEMENTING A CORRESPONDING BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO
SHIFT FUNDS FROM CONTRACTUAL SERVICES TO SALARY AND BENEFITS
ACCOUNTS.
WHEREAS, The City Manager is required by Section 2.12.030 of the Campbell Municipal code
to prepare and submit to the City Council recommendations for the reorganization of offices,
departments, and positions which are considered to be in the best interest of efficient, effective
and economical conduct of the municipal services provided by the City; and
WHEREAS, Title 2, Section 2.16.020 of the Campbell Municipal Code provides that the City
Council may, from time to time, by resolution, change the compensation of employees of said
City, and may, by resolution, adopt salary and wage scales; and
WHEREAS, a review has been conducted; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to the current Classification and Salary Plan is needed to meet the
requirements of Municipal Code Section 2.12.030.
WHEREAS, to ensure the successful implementation of the adopted Housing Element, the
Unhoused Specialist classification will play a pivotal role; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Campbell does hereby
approve 1) the adoption of a new job description for the Unhoused Specialist position, recognizing
the importance of this role in addressing the city's housing -related initiatives. 2) The
establishment of a new salary range for the Unhoused Specialist position, commensurate with the
responsibilities and qualifications required for this crucial role. 3) The addition of a 1.0 full-time
equivalent (FTE) to the City's approved position list for Unhoused Specialist. 4) A corresponding
budget adjustment to shift funds from contractual services to salary and benefits accounts.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of August; 2023, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Councilmembers:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
ATTEST:
496a
Andrea Sa ers, City Clerk
Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
None
Landry
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Anne Bybee, Mayor
CITY OF CAMPBELL August 15, 2023
LIMITED TERM - UNHOUSED SPECIALIST
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, plans and organizes homeless services and activities on
behalf of the City's Housing Division including providing intensive, one-on-one case
management for the City's residents experiencing homelessness and assisting unhoused
residents gain access to needed services to locate and secure affordable housing
opportunities, including temporary, transitional, and permanent solutions.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Conducts street outreach, intake interviews, assessments, and develops case plans
inclusive of all needs, including but not limited to, housing, employment, benefits,
substance abuse and/or mental health treatment, and meets with clients as needed;
engages in system -wide case conferencing and coordination efforts with team members;
meets participants both in the office and in the field for community -based service delivery;
maintains consistent contact with clients to remain informed on clients' progress and
needs, and provides direct and indirect assistance with financial management, crisis
resolution, employment and benefits, advocacy, and other services as needed; provides
community engagement, and on -call and after-hours services as needed; assists
participants with securing appropriate permanent housing through housing search,
application assistance, and other supportive services; complies with Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards and confidentiality; gathers
information regarding available services within the community; collaborates with the
County departments, Community Based Organizations, Faith Based Community, and
others to connect participants to community resources; works with individual
landlords/site managers to address client tenancy and provide mediation, educates
participants in tenant rights resources, and their responsibilities in tandem with the City's
rent dispute mediation administrator;; coordinates encampment and safe parking
engagement and service response on private and public property and conducts related
follow up and evaluation of program outcomes; maintains a safe and secure environment
for all participants; collects and maintains thorough and accurate records; maintains a
caseload of program participants, including both short- and longer -term enrollments;
reports any suspected cases of abuse and neglect in accordance with state -mandated
reporting laws; communicates messages, strategies, and resources for hygienic practices
to unsheltered individuals for improved quality of life and cleaner creek corridors; collects
information on barriers to healthy living in the unsheltered community and identifies and
executes projects to eliminate identified barriers; participates in ongoing analysis of and
program alignment with industry best practices, and proactively improves the quality of
program services; coordinates with Police Department staff; and performs other related
duties as required.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Experience and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited
college or university, with major course work in social
work, psychology, or a related field. Two years of
experience providing homeless services that included
direct contact with unhoused community members.
Knowledge of: Basic knowledge of Housing and social services available
to unhoused individuals; applicable Federal, State and .
local laws concerning homelessness; regulatory codes,
ordinances, procedures relevant to social services
programs, such as those designed to improve/provide
housing, education, employment, or socio-economic
status; techniques for engaging with people with diverse
socio-economic backgrounds and implementing conflict
resolution; working knowledge of social, economic, and
political issues relevant to unhoused individuals; trends in
the field of homeless and social services;, principles and
practices. of performing needs assessments; program
development, implementation, management and
evaluation; conflict resolution and problem solving
techniques; community outreach, advocacy and public
education; resources and requirements to acquire private
and governmental funding.
Ability to: Work with people of diverse socio-economic
backgrounds; communicate effectively and develop and
maintain effective working relationships with unhoused
community members; provide hands on instruction in
basic living and financial skills; develop relationships with
community partners and outside agencies; travel to
various sites in the City to complete work activities and
work outdoors in a variety of weather and atmospheric
conditions, including visiting encampments, creeks,
homeless safe park, and other locations frequented by
unhoused residents; visit remote areas that are may be
hidden by brush and trees. on occasion work irregular
hours, shifts or weekends as required; assess community
needs and evaluate programs using outcome data to
determine effectiveness of program components and
recommend program modifications as necessary;
establish and coordinate program services, policies, and
procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and
local regulations, and best practices; exercise sound
judgement and political astuteness in complex situations;
develop creative and effective solutions to challenging
problems and issues; coordinate activities across multiple
City departments and other agencies; communicate
clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and
establish and maintain effective working relationships
with those contacted in the course of work; occasionally
lift and move up to 30 pounds. .
Possession of: Valid California Driver's License.
Supplemental Information: In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the
City of Campbell will provide reasonable accommodation
to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages
both prospective and current employees to discuss
potential accommodations with the Human Resources
Division
The City of Campbell is and Equal Opportunity Employer
Est. 8/23'
City of Campbell
Request for Budget Adjustments
Department/Program
Division
Date
Request No.
Community Development
233.557 - Housing Assistance
August 15, 2023
BA-1.
Budget to be Reduced
un rogram
Account Number
Description
Amount
EXPENDITURES
233.557
7430
Professional & Special Services - Unhoused Coordinator
(150,000.00)
Budget to be Increased
Fund/Program
Account Number
Description
Amount
EXPENDITURES
233.557
7430
Salary and Benefits - Unhoused Specialist
150,000.00
REASON FOR REQUEST'- BE SPECIFIC:
Authorizing the shiftof contractual funds for Unhoused Coordinator to salary and benefit accounts for a newly created three-
year limited term Unhoused Specialist position. Destination Home grant to fully offset costs and already included within FY 2024
Adopted Budget.
Will Fuentes
Rob Eastwood
Brian Loventhal
FinanceDirectorCommunity
Development Director
City Manager
Unhoused
Specialist
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Hourly
$41.02
$43.17
$45.45
$47.84
$50.36
Bi-
Weekly
$3,281.27
$3,453.97
$3,635.76
$3,827.12
$4,028.54
Monthly
$7,109.43
$7,483.61
$7,877.48
$8,292.09
$8,728.51
Annual
$85,313.13
$89,803.30
$94,529.78
$99,505.04
$104,742.14