Housing Navigator

Share • Vancouver, WA

21h

About The Position

The Housing Navigator will have strong engagement and motivating skills. The housing navigator links families with housing and manages financial assistance funds (application fees, security deposits, first and last month's rent).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field or at least 2-year experience working with people experiencing homelessness or at-risk populations and/or experience working with people struggling with mental health or substance use concerns.
• Crisis intervention, harm reduction, and client centered care experience required.
• Creativity in problem solving, and the ability to follow through on housing leads
• Desire to be an advocate to help people who have struggled with homelessness find and secure housing
• Strong communication skills, speaking, listening and writing clearly and thoroughly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong ability to represent the interest of the agency, build successful collaborative relationships with landlords, community partners and Share staff.
• Ideal candidate is flexible, friendly, and independent and a willingness to adapt schedule based on needs of clients.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Clark County resources and agencies available to the homeless population preferred.
• Knowledge and practice of motivational interviewing and trauma-informed services highly valued.
• HMIS and knowledge of Word and Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Landlord/property management outreach and relationship building.
• Develop rapport and communication with both property managers and participants experiencing homelessness.
• Regular coordination with Program Director and Engagement Specialists, including attending collaborative working group meetings.
• Conduct comprehensive housing assessments, housing planning and client-driven housing searches based on the individual clients' needs.
• Accompany clients in housing search and outreach to available housing options.
• Act as client advocate in securing appropriate housing.
• Develop Housing Stability Plans and budgets
• Collect all necessary documentation needed to support assistance.
• Identify housing options for program participants
• Extensive record keeping, data entry and documentation of services in HMIS. (Homeless Management Information System)
• Maintain comprehensive files and statistics required by funding sources.
• Keep current with landlord laws, ordinances and regulations that impact housing.
• Attend trainings, workshops, seminars, community events and conferences related to this position.
• Responsible for maintaining confidential, professional boundaries with all clients.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Share has a generous and robust benefit package including 4 weeks of PTO, a wellness program, 401(k) with match, and health/dental and life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level