Housing Navigator Case Manager

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Providence, RI

5d•$22 - $27

About The Position

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! Position Summary: Provides housing information, referral, advocacy, case management, and supports housing insecure individuals and families across FSRI programs. Processes requests for rental and security deposit assistance to prevent homelessness. Provides coaching and triage in homes, community, and office settings to help service recipients address barriers to maintain stable and safe housing. Assist with relationship building with current and new landlords.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human or social services field or an associate’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant field experience is required.
Case management experience in child welfare and housing preferred.
Bilingual preferred.
Either have a Community Health Worker certification or can obtain certification within the first 12 months of employment.
Experience providing housing support services within Rhode Island preferred.
Possession of valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance required.
Must be agreeable to a flexible scheduling to meet recipient needs.
FSRI values staff with bilingual language capacity and familiarity with the local community they will be serving.
FSRI includes pay incentives for bilingual staff.
Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.
This position requires a mix of visits located in clients’ homes, offices, community and virtually.
Employees in this position must have the ability to: Travel to and from office sites and community locations which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
Employees must also have the ability to lift up to 20lbs.