Zócalo Health

Housing Navigator/Case Manager (Sacramento)

Sacramento, CA · Full-time

No sponsorshipDetected 35 days ago

Organizational Skills

About the role

These experiences include waiting hours in waiting rooms, spending mere minutes with doctors who don't speak their language, and depending on their youngest kids to help them navigate our complex healthcare system.
At Zócalo Health Inc., we see diversity and inclusion as a source of strength in transforming healthcare.

Work with members to develop individualized housing support plans based on housing assessments
Build relationships with local landlords and property managers
Establish housing retention procedures and develop housing support crisis plans
Collaborate and provide linkage to community resources to prevent eviction when member's housing is potentially jeopardized
Maintain detailed documentation of all member interactions and outcomes
We believe building trust and innovation are best achieved through diverse perspectives.

Bilingual English/Spanish required
2+ years experience in housing navigation or case management
Knowledge of local housing markets and housing assistance programs
Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, cultural competency, and the ability to combine housing market expertise with effective case management.
You must be authorized to work in the United States.

$29.70 - $31.00 per hour
We are developing a new approach to care that is designed around our very own shared and lived experiences and brings care to our gente.
Our mission is to improve the lives of our communities-communities that have dealt with generations of poor experiences.
We are committed to expanding our reach to serve more members and their communities.
Role Description
We are seeking a compassionate and organized Housing Navigator to help our members find and maintain stable housing.

Ground floor opportunity; shape the direction of a fast-growing, high impact healthcare company
Comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision)
Generous home office stipend
Generous PTO policy including 6 paid holidays
To us, acceptance and respect are rooted in an understanding that people do not experience things in the same way, including our healthcare system.
Individuals seeking employment at Zócalo Health are considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Those seeking employment at Zócalo Health are considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

Conduct housing assessment to identify preferences and barriers related to successful tenancy
Search for and present housing options to members
Assist in securing housing through application completion and documentation gathering
Provide guidance, resources, and referrals as needed
Educate members on Landlord/Tenants rights
Assist with benefits advocacy, including assistance with obtaining identification and documentation for SSI eligibility, and support with SSI application process
Identify and secure rent subsidy resources (Section 8, state and local assistance programs)
Source funding for one-time expenses (security deposits, moving costs, adaptive aids)
Communicate and advocate with landlords on behalf of members
Assist with arranging for and supporting the details of the move
Conduct health & safety home visits, including unit habitability inspections

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