SSVF Housing Navigator – Savannah 188-Changing Homelessnes
Categories Direct Service Provider
Expires Dec 06, 2024
Description
Changing Homelessness, Inc. is at the forefront of the battle against homelessness. Our mission is to lead the community in efforts to prevent and ultimately end homelessness. We are committed to ensuring that individuals and families are housed permanently and successfully, building strong partnerships, and being good stewards of funding that is leveraged with integrity. Our core values of Respect, Quality, Trust, Partnering, and Transparency guide everything we do.
Changing Homelessness, Inc. is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Furthermore, we actively seek representation and authentic inclusion of applicants and employees who bring firsthand experience with poverty, homelessness, and their underlying causes, including marginalization, discrimination, and inequity.
Join us in our mission to create a community where everyone has a place to call home. Together, we can make a difference.
Changing Homelessness, Inc. is an E-Verify participation and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Summary:
This Housing Navigator position will be based in the Savannah Office and service the following counties: Chatham, Liberty, Bryan, and Long. This position will partner extensively with the SSVF Program and Charleston Veteran Affairs Medical Clinic (Charleston VAMC).
Ending Veteran homelessness in the Savannah community will require innovative practices and solutions. This new position is responsible for facilitating the rapid housing placement of Veterans experiencing homelessness that are enrolled in both the SSVF and HUD-VASH Programs. The position will function as a dual case manager and housing specialist, working with clients to assess their housing preferences and needs, and connect them with appropriate housing vendors that have been identified. To accomplish these goals, the job functions will include, but not be limited to, conducting housing assessments with clients, transporting clients to housing opportunities, conducting inspections, creating financial assistance requests for placement, identifying new landlords through physical and electronic searches, and attending case conference meetings.
Essential duties and responsibilities
• Works with client, SSVF Case Manager, and/or VASH Social Worker to thoroughly assess Veteran’s housing preferences and needs for future placement • Communicate weekly, at a minimum, with Veteran to ensure Veteran is engaged in housing process • Accompany and/or transport client to housing opportunities • Assist Veteran in applying for and the gathering of documentation for move-in • Proactively seek out new housing opportunities for Veterans experiencing homelessness • Develop and maintain collaborate relationships with landlords and property managers (private, commercial, and non-profit) through regular contact and positive engagement • Ensure vendor and unit-specific information is entered in Padmission • Give regular updates to regular stakeholder groups, including SSVF/Built for Zero meetings and Continuum of Care committee meetings • Research, develop and maintain knowledge of landlord/tenant laws. • Investigate tenant/landlord complaints and facilitate conflict resolution between parties involved. • Act as liaison between landlord, client and the SSVF Case Manager/VASH Social Worker, as needed • Demonstrates a commitment to Housing First and to serve all people with respect and compassion. • Maintains records for any activities performed on a case in the Homeless Management System (HMIS) and other databases for reporting purposes • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Passion for ending Veteran homelessness • Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities • Working knowledge of community resources • Skilled at building trust and rapport with people from diverse backgrounds • Ability to work alone on own initiative, often with minimum supervision, as well as part of a small team • Knowledge of federal, state and/or community funding sources and mechanisms • A strong public service orientation to work well with faculty, staff, and other stake holders • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment • Flexibility • Skilled in the use of personal computers, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, and ability to learn and correctly enter data into the Homeless Management Information System • Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment • Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change • Ability to maintain confidentiality of identifying client information • Periods or walking, standing, or sitting in an office or field environment for service provision • Limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds • Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Education and Experience
· Associates degree or equivalent work experience · Must be eligible to work within the U.S. and provide supporting documentation · Must pass a Level II background check · Must pass a federal-level drug screen; possession of a medical marijuana card is currently not acceptable under federal law · Must have a clean 3-year driving history · Must provide proof of auto insurance, have a valid driver’s license, and a registered vehicle without known issues or faults to complete essential job functions
Salary/Salary Range
$40,000 - $45,000
How to Apply
Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@changinghomelessness.org. Please include the job title in the subject line.
Company/Organization
Changing Homelessness
http://www.changinghomelessness.org