Housing Navigation - SPA 8 Sunofo (JR 5659)

PATH•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our SPA 8 Team as the Housing Navigator at the North Long Beach Office. Every program in our growing range of services is designed to holistically address barriers to long-term housing stability, implementing evidenced-based practices to promote improved wellbeing beyond housing alone. We are committed to improving the quality of our services by creating a diverse work environment for the community at large. We seek the input from our clients, employees, and stakeholders to ensure equity in service delivery and accessibility for all the people we serve. As part of the SPA 8 Team, the Housing Navigator role’s main function is to assist clients in breaking the cycle of homelessness by utilizing a “whatever it takes” approach.

Requirements

Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making. Ability to consistently produce high-quality work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders. Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages and maintains their attention.
Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box, generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.
Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.
Have employment eligibility verification
Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire: Tuberculosis Test, Background Screening, Drug Test
Have reliable transportation
A valid driver’s license
Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience in healthcare, case management, homeless services or working with vulnerable populations or a related field

Responsibilities

Conducts intake and individualized needs assessment for all participants and collaborates to develop Individualized Service Plan (ISP) that addresses housing goals, maintaining/increasing income and other personal goals identified by the participant including medical, mental health, substance use, financial resources, vocational, and social support needs
Provides referrals, linkages, information, and support to resources that help participants to achieve their ISP goals
Completes program specific assessments (e.g. VI-SPDAT)
Evaluates strengths and challenges to addressing short term and long-term goals, conducts a 90-day review with the participant after initial intake
Maintains documentation standards as required by the Program and PATH policies, including completing case file notes in a timely manner and maintains a complete, accurate, and current participant file with all required documents
Maintains confidentiality of participant files per HIPAA and all applicable guidelines