PATH Housing Navigator

The Opportunity Alliance • South Portland, ME

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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.
• Demonstrated computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check, and sex offender check.
• 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.
• A good driving record is required.

Nice To Haves

• BSW or MSW preferred.
• Knowledge of housing programs and subsidies preferred (e.g., Section 8, LIHTC).
• Prior HIMS training useful.

Responsibilities

• Assist PATH clients in transitioning from homelessness to stable housing by developing opportunities for and assisting in the process to secure permanent housing.
• Provide support to PATH outreach staff by attending HUB 1 and 2 Coordinated Entry meetings.
• Co-manage PATH workbooks.
• Review/submit housing resource applications (e.g., vouchers, subsidized housing).
• Assist with HMIS data entry duties.
• Develop and maintain relationships with landlords/property managers in Cumberland and York counties.
• Advocate on behalf of clients while balancing the needs of landlords/property managers.
• Support the Program Administrator in managing PATH referrals/waitlist.
• Assist with other PATH administrative tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
• 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 application process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree