SSVF Housing Navigator – Savannah 188-Changing Homelessness

Description

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

· Educational background can be diverse; however, a degree in a related field or a minimum of two (2) years of experience working or volunteering in nonprofit or government settings addressing housing or other social services preferred · Lived experience with homelessness preferred · Veterans and/or experience working with Veterans preferred · 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 · 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.