Housing Navigator - Family Services (JR 2959)
Job description
WHY WORK FOR US?
We are mission and values driven and your contributions will make a difference. We make a positive difference in people's lives and help an average of 23 people per week to find a place to live.
If you join us, you will be able to advocate for change while also working with influential people who effect changes in policy and devote time to issues of racial and social justice. We prioritize your work/life balance and provide various scheduling options in addition to generous time off, health, and wellness benefits and we're committed to helping you reach your potential by providing opportunities for professional growth across the state.
JR 2959
Housing Navigator - Family Services
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Salary: $21.64 to $24.04/hr DOE
Full Time
Non-Exempt
Driving Required
PATH is seeking candidates with case management or housing navigation experience to join our Family Services Programs as a Housing Navigator.
ABOUT OUR FAMILY SERVICES
PATH's Family Services Department serves families and children who are literally homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. The Family Solutions Center (FSC) Program provides a centralized point of access for families in need of crisis services, shelter placement, rapid rehousing, permanent housing placement, linkages with schools and employment, physical and mental health care, and other supportive services.
WHAT IS A HOUSING NAVIGATOR?
As part of the Family Services team, the Housing Navigator provides targeted housing-related case management support to help the families served with obtaining and maintaining stable housing. Responsibilities of the Housing Navigator include:
- Reviewing intakes and assessments for families accessing services to evaluate housing needs, history, and service and support needs
- Collaborating with clients to develop and implement individualized housing plans for each family
- Providing shelter-based, strength-based case management services and services coordination services in the areas of and including:
- Independent living skills
- Housing stabilization
- Community integration
- Employment linkage
- Benefits Establishment
- Linkage to community providers for substance abuse, primary, and mental healthcare
- Facilitating access to services required to foster housing readiness such as credit repair and legal aid.
- Any and all other services needed to assist clients in meeting their treatment plan goals
- Providing information and instruction to clients regarding housing related matters, such as how to complete a housing application and conduct a housing search and tenant rights and responsibilities
- Providing ongoing case management support to assess progress and ensure treatment plan goals are met or changed as needed
- Evaluating, determining, making recommendations for, and tracking financial assistance and preparing and submitting requests for approval
- Collaboratively working with case management staff, housing locators, and community partner to identify appropriate housing options for clients
WHAT YOU BRING
We're looking for candidates that:
- Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise mature, professional judgement
- Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals with urgent and multiple case management and health needs
- Work just as well independently as they do on a team
- Exercise mature judgement, and are highly motivated, self-starting and proactive
- Are excellent at communicating, whether in writing or verbally
- Have a strong sense of prioritization and can coordinate multiple demands in a high-pressure environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
An excellent candidate for this role will:
- Two (2) years of case management or housing navigation experience
- Experience in case management, mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, and/or permanent supportive housing
- Speak, read, and write in Spanish with business level proficiency in addition to English
- Have knowledge of HMIS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PATH welcomes and encourages applications from candidates at all levels of experience and education who are ready to join our mission to end homelessness. To be considered for this position, we require all candidates:
- Demonstrate knowledge of and/or experience with advanced and evidence-based outreach and case management interventions such as, but not limited to:
- Critical Time Intervention
- Harm Reduction strategies
- Motivational Interviewing
- Housing First practices
- Non-violent crisis intervention techniques
- Be proficient with computers and technologies used for work outputs including:
- Microsoft Office Software
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Database systems such as HMIS
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Regardless of qualifications, for this position all prospective employees must:
- Be able and willing to work flexible hours which may include evenings or weekends
- Have employment eligibility verification
- Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
- Provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
- Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
- Tuberculosis Test
- Background Screening
- Drug Test
DRIVING
Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role, all candidates must:
- Have reliable transportation
- A valid driver's license
- Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
- The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage
COVID-19 VACCINATION
Effective 11/01/2021 ll require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of full vaccination as part of the pre-employment credentialing process.
FLEXIBLE WORK
We are a California employer. Therefore, all regular and customary work must be performed within the state. Approval for work outside of the office, does not establish approval for work to be conducted outside of California.
WHAT WE OFFER
In addition to a rewarding work environment, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.
READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH ACTION?
If this position sounds like a fit, please submit your application today. A resume is required.
PATH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PATH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
PATH will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
PATH is dedicated to racial and social justice by centering equity in our service delivery and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment for the communities we serve. We seek awareness and insight from witnessing the stories of our clients and learning from the experiences of our staff to ensure impactful systems change. If people are empowered, they can bring their authentic, whole selves to work and when people feel like they belong, they can become part of a unified effort of ending homelessness for all.
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