Community Health Worker, Justice Involved Housing Lead [Internal Applicants Only]

Community HealthWorks•Sacramento, CA

2d•$28 - $39

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Community Health Worker (CHW), Justice Involved Housing Lead provides essential housing support services and case management to individuals released from California State Prison or have been previously incarcerated at a CDCR facility and experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. This role is central to coordinating client-centered care, directly supporting clients in housing transition and tenancy sustainability, while also serving as a housing resource for the ARG Community Health Workers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in social work or other related field required; or at least four years of experience working in a health, nonprofit or social services field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
HMIS experience required.
A current CA Class C Driver’s License, proof of auto insurance are required and a clean driving record.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel within Sacramento County and surrounding counties.
Must complete a criminal background check.
All Community HealthWorks employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.

Nice To Haves

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) experience preferred.
Shared experiences with potential clients, including histories of incarceration, homelessness, mental illness, alcohol/drug use disorder, etc. and experience navigating associated service delivery systems.

Responsibilities

Offer individual housing transition services, including in-person meetings with clients and thorough documentation of all activities.
Conduct tenant screenings and assessments to identify housing preferences, barriers, and tenancy needs.
Develop individualized housing support plans tailored to client needs, addressing barriers and establishing goals for stable housing.
Guide clients through the housing application process, including landlord communications, documentation gathering, and financial resource assistance.
Provide early intervention for behaviors that may jeopardize housing, such as late rent payments and lease compliance issues.
Assist in coordinating ongoing rental assistance payments and housing related expenses.
Provide landlord engagement with incentives to house JI clients.
Establish housing crisis plans that outline steps to maintain or regain housing stability.
Assist CHWs in managing active caseloads, providing ongoing support and housing-related services.
Act as a housing resource to Justice Involved CHWs, offering guidance on tenant support strategies and housing resources.
Hold weekly office hours (approximately 6-8 hours) for CHWs needing assistance with housing-related client situations.
Participate in SSF case conferences and special cohort meetings as needed (2-3 hours per week).
Collaborate with the PM and AD to develop and refine a housing training curriculum, ensuring CHWs are well-prepared to support housing-related client needs.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures on housing topics such as eligibility, lease agreements, and housing retention.
Ensure strict adherence to client confidentiality requirements.
Maintain an active driver’s license in good standing and provide proof of insurance.
Regular attendance and adherence to scheduled hours.
Perform other duties as assigned by the PM.