The Arizona Balance of State Continuum of Care (AZBOSCOC) is seeking committed and knowledgeable candidates interested in serving on the Governance Advisory Board (GAB) which is the governing/advisory entity that provides leadership and strategic guidance for the AZBOSCOC. The Governance Advisory Board is responsible for the implementation of HUD HEARTH Act requirements related to the Continuum of Care. Responsibilities include:
- Set continuum and project performance standards, promoting service coordination,
- Set direction for key HUD-required systems (ex: Homeless Management Information System and Coordinated Entry)
- Ensure GAB membership is representative of the AZBOSCOC by membership recruitment
- Provide guidance for the annual process for submission of the AZBOSCOC NOFO application for HUD McKinney-Vento Continuum of Care funding.) Currently, the AZBOSCOC through the Arizona Department of Housing as United Funding Agency and Collaborative Applicants receives approximately $5 million for housing and service projects that provide resources for households experiencing homelessness throughout the Balance of State geographic area.
Key membership duties include; 1) attendance at regular meetings; 2) participation in any special meetings to fulfill duties; 3) participation on GAB working groups and/or committees; 4) participation at a two-day annual planning retreat; and 5) participation in annual HUD McKinney-Vento Continuum of Care application process (i.e., reviewing project documents and applications). There is no compensation for GAB participation, but travel and accommodations related to meeting attendance and GAB duties may be reimbursed. The Governance Advisory Board Job Description and Application can be found at: https://housing.az.gov/
The AZBOSCOC seeks representation of numerous stakeholders involved in addressing homelessness in the AZBOSCOC geographic area.
To this end, and to ensure that the GAB reflects the diversity of Arizona and the AZBOSCOC’s population that is experiencing homelessness, the GAB is seeking new members for its current opening including housing and service providers, law enforcement, behavioral health providers, tribal communities, government officials, health care providers, affordable housing providers, business leaders and faith and community leaders and individuals who have experienced homelessness among others. The AZBOSCOC and the Arizona Department of Housing comply with all non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws and encourage participation regardless of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
If you are interested in serving as a member of the Governance Advisory Board, please submit a short cover letter describing your qualifications and interest with the application form by Friday, November 17, 2023, by 5:00 pm to:
Cristina Benitez
Continuum of Care Coordinator
AZ Department of Housing