Housing Navigator Nofa - Washington, United States - Friendship Place

Friendship Place

Verified Company

Washington, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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Position Title:

Housing Navigator

Job Type Full-Time

Reports To:

Program Coordinator

Classification:

Regular Full-Time (Exempt)

Location:

Washington, DC 20009

About Us:

Friendship Place is a nonprofit organization, serving the Washington, DC region, empowering individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness to rebuild their lives with the involvement of the community.

Friendship Place offers the most effective model for addressing homelessness, with innovative, customized programs with positive, demonstrable results and a lasting impact on the community and beyond.

Our programs are person-centric and individualized to meet the needs and goals of individuals, families, youth/young adults, and Veterans experiencing homelessness.

We provide outreach, hospitality, health care, case management, housing, job placement services, and advocacy. We have established a national presence and are known for sharing best practices in the field.

Our Core Values:

Friendship Place is a Person - First Organization that believes in promoting transparency and ethical practices among our team and those we serve.

All individuals in our organization are expected to carry out their job tasks in a manner that is consistent with our core values.

This includes the following:

Excellence and Innovation
Finding Ways to Say "Yes"
Caring at the Core
Agents of Change
Support, Empowerment, and Development
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Collaboration
Integrity and Accountability

Summary:

The Housing Navigator assists Veterans being placed into permanent housing quickly throughout the CoC's served by the program.

The Housing Navigator will work in tandem with the VA to assist many Veterans receiving the HUD-VASH subsidy for permanent supportive housing.

The Housing Navigator will provide support to SSVF case managers, HUD-VASH case managers, Veteran participants, and community providers.

The Housing Navigator serves as a resource to case managers and will assist case management staff with needs related to housing for the following jurisdictions:

DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William, Montgomery, Prince George's, and Frederick.

Responsibilities:

Coordination and communication about services to housing partners, including HUD-VASH
General case management support in partnership with HUD-VASH, including tenancy preparation and nonclinical service interventions.
HUD-VASH voucher coordination

Document collection required by the PHA for HUD-VASH enrollment
Work with the PHA to ensure that all HUD-VASH standards are met and to address any concerns that are presented during the vouchering process
Review unit compliance with household composition and Fair Market Rent (FMR) requirements
Preparation of HUD-VASH packet
Ensuring the voucher briefing is conducted, and Veteran receives voucher when PHA issues it
Transportation assistance to appointments, including medical appointments
Assistance with food and personal needs while homeless and coordination of service provision with HUD-VASH
Securing income through employment or benefits
Document all participant interactions in HMIS
Collaborate with external agencies providing services to participants, including community agencies, government agencies, and the VA
Complete all appropriate monthly and annual reports
Assist with new staff development
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and regular supervision
Demonstrate empathy and flexibility in responding to participants' needs and requests
Attend professional trainings and conferences as needed.
Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Background & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 2+ years' experience in a similar setting preferred
Strong commitment to mission, organizational core values including racial equity and social justice
Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle
Understanding and/or experience working with Veterans
Experience with HMIS data entry preferred
Strong written and verbal skills
Strong clinical skills and crisis management skills
Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work as a team player

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

This position requires staff to spend approximately 50% of time in the field spent working in the field working with participants, attending community events and attending CoC meetings.

Staff will interact with participants who have a history of experiencing homelessness. Staff are required to spend time viewing units with participants and potentially in participant's home to conduct home visits. Staff will navigate city traffic. Must be able to sit and work at a computer for prolonged periods. Driving for 20% of the time.

Background Checks:

Direct Reports:

N/A

Indirect Reports:

N/A

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