Opportunityalliance

Opportunityalliance

PATH Housing Navigator

South Portland, ME · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
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About the role

  • Alliance is "Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future".
  • Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine.
  • Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

  • The Housing Navigator will assist PATH clients in transitioning from homelessness to stable housing by developing opportunities for and assisting in the process to secure permanent housing.
  • The Housing Navigator will provide support to PATH outreach staff by attending HUB 1 and 2 Coordinated Entry meetings, co-managing PATH workbooks, reviewing/submitting housing resource applications (e.g., vouchers, subsidized housing), and assisting with HMIS data entry duties.
  • The Housing Navigator will also be charged with developing and maintaining relationships with landlords/property managers in Cumberland and York counties, advocating on behalf of clients while balancing the needs of landlords/property managers.
  • In addition, the Housing Navigator will support the Program Administrator in managing PATH referrals/waitlist and assisting with other PATH administrative tasks as needed.
  • The position will support PATH work in York and Cumberland counties, but it is not a client-facing role and will primarily be in office.
  • Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities.
  • We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.
  • Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Must be able to able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check, and sex offender check.
  • Must be able to able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
  • A good driving record is required.
  • In office may be required for team meetings or other requirements.
  • MHRT/C required (or a level A or level B with a plan to get full certification). If no degree, must have two years' experience in social services. BSW or MSW preferred.
  • Demonstrated computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Prior HIMS training useful.
  • Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
  • Normal office conditions such as sitting, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and lifting up to 10 pounds.
  • Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area. This may include transportation of clients or driving to agency location to complete work. A good driving record is required.

Nice to have

  • MHRT/C required (or a level A or level B with a plan to get full certification).
  • If no degree, must have two years' experience in social services.
  • BSW or MSW preferred.
  • Knowledge of housing programs and subsidies preferred (e.g., Section 8, LIHTC).

Compensation

  • Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine.

Benefits

  • Our benefits include but are not limited to:
  • Generous paid time off accrual
  • Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
  • Dental and Vision insurance options
  • Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
  • 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
  • Tuition Reimbursement - offered once per year through an
  • To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits
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