Nhfca

Housing Navigator, Ventura, CA

Ventura, California, United States · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$25kDetected 35 days ago

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About the role

If so, this is the PERFECT POSITION for you!
The position is also responsible for the development and implementation of a housing plan and guest budget for each program participant.
Assist our guests in accessing services that address the needs and goals of their IAP.

Conduct Initial Meeting and Assessment for each guest accessing services to build rapport and relationship while evaluating guests' housing needs, history, barriers, and available services and support.
Conduct or review intake and assessments (biopsychosocial, HSPs, etc.) for each guests accessing services to evaluate housing needs, history, and service/support needs.
Collaborate with our guests in determining personal goals and plans to achieve those goals through the development of an Individual Action Plan (IAP).
Strategize and present housing leads to guests that include listings from agency, housing authority, internet, and internal database of landlords/management firms/owners.
Establish and cultivate relationships with landlords and other housing providers to build a portfolio of housing options for our guests.
Manage a case load up to 20 or more dependent on the program needs.
Collaborate and support social service department across sites when applicable.
Support and accompany guests in the field to appointments such as DMV, Apartment searches, and DPSS appointments.
Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.

Monday and Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM and Wednesday, 9:00 am - 1:30 PM 20 - 25 hours (PER WEEK) Do you meet the REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for this position?
Enter data in required databases, compile and submit reports that track guest status and support services provided.
Maintain accurate guest files of all required eligibility documents.
Associate degree in related field preferred and a minimum of three years of experience in social services.

Connect Guests to community resources program that will support the goal of permanent housing (e.g., benefits advocacy, food pantries, employment services, mental health).

Being able to work autonomously and work successfully as part of a multidisciplinary professional team.

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