Housing Navigator - Los Angeles, United States - APAIT - a division of Special Service for Groups, Inc.

APAIT - a division of Special Service for Groups, Inc.
APAIT - a division of Special Service for Groups, Inc.
Verified Company
Los Angeles, United States

4 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description

Title:
Housing Navigator

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FLSA: Non-Exempt, Full-Time (40 hrs./week)

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Supervisor:Interim Clinical Director
  • Forensic Treatment
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Pay Range:$25-$30/hour DOE, plus comprehensive benefits


Summary

Essential Functions

  • Assist clients with getting matched for housing.
  • Gather all needed documents/documentation.
  • Provide information and referrals regarding services available.
  • Determine eligibility, calculate income allowances, assets, and rent and perform data entry and/or continued eligibility assessment.
  • Develop relationships with other community providers to facilitate an effective referral system.
  • Remain familiar with current U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development federal regulations as related to Section 8 housing.
  • Work with client case managers and other care providers to ensure appropriate care coordination.
  • Facilitate and mediate communication between client and landlord.
  • Coordinate permanent supportive housing.
  • Research credible & potential permanent, supportive housing such as Board & Cares, scattered sites, etc.
  • Meet with potential housing sites.
  • Other projects as assigned to meet program and agency mission, goals, and objectives.
  • Attend regular staff meetings and provide updates on programmatic activities.
  • Ability to work overtime and perform duties during weekends, holiday, and evenings when required.
  • Regular attendance is required.
  • Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.
  • Other activities as required to conduct program and agency objectives as needed.

Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • BA/BS in social work, human services, or equivalent; or three years of work experience in direct service in housing as a Case Manager with homeless clients or clients with other chronic illnesses.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated experience in working with people living with HIV/AIDS, as well as impoverished and underserved communities and groups.
  • Experience working with diverse ethnic and marginalized communities is a must, including, but not limited to the following populations: people of color; gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming, and questioning individuals; clients with limited English proficiency; undocumented immigrants; substance users; and homeless persons, of varying ages.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to a variety of cultures, languages, and educational backgrounds.
  • Preference for someone Bilingual in Spanish (read, speak, write).
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
  • Have a valid CA Driver's license, car insurance and reliable transportation for assignments are necessary.
  • Verification of employment eligibility.
  • Passing of background check.
  • Updated tuberculosis test (annual requirement) - read, reviewed, and dated by a clinician.
  • Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • This position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities.

Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)

  • Ergonomically safe office environment with desktop computer, desk, chair, natural light from windows.

Physical Requirements

  • In the course of performing this job, this position typically spends time sitting, standing, walking, carrying (max.20 lbs), lifting (max. 20 lbs), listening, and speaking.

Mental Requirements

  • This position requires someone that can accommodate any/all of the following: constant distractions, interruptions; uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; availability for on call/duty after regular working hours; and exposure to inappropriate behavior and language of others.

Application Process:


NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Special Service for Groups, Inc. (SSG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer


SSG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements set by law.


Pay:
$ $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Education:


  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:


  • Housing: 3 years (preferred)
  • Case management: 3 years (preferred)

Language:


  • Spanish (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Los Angeles, CA (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 50% (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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