Navigator II Supportive Housing
Job description
SUMMARY
The goal of the Housing Navigator is to provide participants with appropriate support services and community resources that contribute to long-term stability in housing. This position provides trauma-informed navigation services with harm reduction principles in multiple housing sites with diverse populations. This position will serve various offsite locations throughout the work week. Maintains service notes and documentation in required databases (ELMO and HMIS). Regularly reports outcomes/progress and shares responsibility for required reports. Conducts yearly and quarterly assessments of participants to inform service provision. Provides technical assistance for general housing needs of participants including coordination with other Bayaud staff.
- Provide supportive services and coordination with other agencies and Bayaud staff.
- Makes appropriate referrals to other Bayaud programs and outside supports.
- Assist with housing applications and gathering supporting documents for submission to Denver Housing Authority (DHA) and property management.
- Perform research on local housing resources and initiatives as requested.
- Maintains timely and accurate data entry, participant service notes and other documentation in required databases, including HMIS and E-Logic Database systems.
- Track communication and follow-up for participant requests, navigation services, ancillary services and coordination with other internal and external partners for referrals as needed.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish working relationships with federal, state, and county agencies as well as the public.
- Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality of all materials in the work setting.
- Remain culturally attuned to the people of the community being served, able to communicate, be sensitive and compassionate.
- Be knowledgeable of the environment and systems through which the participant must move to access programs and services.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and networking.
- Other duties, as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear; the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
ALTERNATIVE WORK PLAN
This position is not eligible for an “Alternative Work Plan” for the first 60 days of employment for training purposes. All duties must be performed in Bayaud offices or at the housing location. After successful completion of the 60-day period, job duties may be arranged as a hybrid in-office and remote work plan.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Travel may include:
- Community meetings or Trainings
- Various Supportive Housing sites in the Community
- Meeting participants in the community
- Other travel as needed.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), grammar, and reasoning skills.
- Excellent creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information without breach.
- Proficient in the use of remote technologies and software including smart phone, tablet, laptop and/or PC computer.
- Able to manage projects independently and to report outcomes effectively.
- Experience working with HMIS, and E-Logic database system preferred.
- A commitment to agency mission and goals
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in human services or other related field with 1 years’ experience in case management or public housing services. Public housing experience is preferred.
- Associate degree (A.A.) in human services or other related field with 2 years’ experience in case management or public housing services. Public housing experience is preferred.
- High school diploma with no post-secondary education may be considered with 3 years’ experience in case management or public housing services. Public housing experience is preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Understanding of basic family budgeting and fair market value.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- A valid driver’s license. Must meet Motor Vehicle Requirements per Bayaud Enterprises Insurance Carrier, this is a condition of employment.
- Must have acceptable vehicle insurance coverage if personal vehicle is utilized for work.
seankuhnke.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, seankuhnke.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, seankuhnke.com is the ideal place to find your next job.