Housing Navigator

Friends of the Family•Mason City, IA

1d•$20

About The Position

Provide support and assistance to individuals, families and survivors of violence experiencing homelessness and to those at imminent risk of losing their housing by assessing referrals from Coordinated Entry and determining eligibility for programming and initiating transitions to programming. Key Roles & Responsibilities Landlord Engagement / Mediation | Housing Search | Progressive Engagement | Data & Documentation Tenant Rights Training What You Will Do: Identify appropriate housing units for clients/survivors entering housing programs. Assist clients/survivors in FOF housing programs in their housing search, specifically with; applications, landlord negotiation, landlord mediation, unit viewings and inspections. Maintain a list of available and eligible units in the service area and distribute to clients/survivors and colleagues. Deliver progressive engagement services to participants/survivors in the identified service area. Assist with housing preparedness by supporting the participant/survivor in securing needed documentation, references, credit reports, utility arrears, etc. Provide education and facilitation to landlords and housing programs around unique barriers to survivors of violence. Provide resources and education on tenant rights. Schedule timely inspections and landlord corrective action. Actively participate in Coordinated Entry meetings and build positive relationships with community partners, and participants. Engage with landlords throughout the service area and work to build positive relationships, enhancing opportunities and reducing barriers for participants/survivors. Comply with data tracking & documentation. How You Will Succeed: People First- When you exhibit people first, you show genuine care/concern for the well-being and success of others and act accordingly to support/uplift them. Discover & Do- When you exhibit discover and do, you take action to solve problems, improve functionality and make things happen. Equity and Inclusion- When you exhibit equity and inclusion you foster an environment where all people feel welcome, valued and that they can contribute their unique talents and experiences. Grit - When you exhibit grit you work to achieve excellence and continuously improve, even in the face of challenges and adversity. Understand, align with and practice under the following philosophies/models: Housing First Model, Trauma-Informed Care, Client-Centered Approach, Harm Reduction, and Low-Barrier Shelter. Believe in our 10-year vision: Everyone has a home. Believe in our mission: We are ending homelessness by leading with the Housing First approach, driving systemic change through strong community partnerships, and providing individualized support that prioritizes client choice. Understand the 6 components of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).

Requirements

Must demonstrate ability to organize, prioritize and plan work to meet deadlines.
Ensure confidentiality is in place for all people FOF serves.
Bachelor Degree in social work, psychology, related field OR combination of equivalent education and experience.
Ability to travel throughout the FOF service area to provide in-person advocacy services and to other locations within the state as necessary for training purposes.
Ability to pass state, federal, and child abuse background checks.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the following preferred: housing programming, affordable housing, access programming and/or victim service programming.

Responsibilities

Identify appropriate housing units for clients/survivors entering housing programs.
Assist clients/survivors in FOF housing programs in their housing search, specifically with; applications, landlord negotiation, landlord mediation, unit viewings and inspections.
Maintain a list of available and eligible units in the service area and distribute to clients/survivors and colleagues.
Deliver progressive engagement services to participants/survivors in the identified service area.
Assist with housing preparedness by supporting the participant/survivor in securing needed documentation, references, credit reports, utility arrears, etc.
Provide education and facilitation to landlords and housing programs around unique barriers to survivors of violence.
Provide resources and education on tenant rights.
Schedule timely inspections and landlord corrective action.
Actively participate in Coordinated Entry meetings and build positive relationships with community partners, and participants.
Engage with landlords throughout the service area and work to build positive relationships, enhancing opportunities and reducing barriers for participants/survivors.
Comply with data tracking & documentation.