Continuum of Care News

February 10, 2015 Webinar: Presenting 2014 Outcomes and SOAR Superstars! Wednesday, February 25, 3:00-4:30 (EST) In this webinar, the SOAR TA Center will share results from the 2014 SOAR Outcomes Summary. As we have done in past years, we will share data and provide community examples in areas including; initial applications, appeals, cost savings, and collaborations.  You will learn which states have top approval rates! Presenters will also include states that have achieved consistent outcomes and states that showed significant improvement in 2014. Presenters will share their secrets to success and explain how your community can get there too.  This webinar is recommended for SOAR Providers, SOAR Coordinators, SOAR Trainers, SOAR Leaders, and others in the community who would be interested in SOAR outcomes and successful SOAR states.   Presenters: Kristin Lupfer , Director, SAMHSA’s

POSITION POSTING A project lead is currently being sought for the North Carolina Homeless Management Information System (NCHMIS) implementation. The NCHMIS Coordinator position will be responsible for overseeing HMIS user training; helping communities with reporting including those for use by federal, state, and local funders, assisting communities with staying compliant with HUD requirements and representing the program at various national, state, regional and local meetings. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of ServicePoint and HUD rules relating to housing programs (e.g., HMIS, ESG, SHP, and CoC rules). This position will involve statewide travel for meetings and the provision of ongoing support to communities and individual system users. This is a full-time benefited position to be centrally located with respect to participating communities and state partners in North Carolina, with a salary commensurate with Complete position descri