Bilingual Housing Navigator: Shelter & Stability Advocate

JERSEY BATTERED WOMENS SERVICE INC; País Vasco; Presencial; EUR 49.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee wellness program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b)

Generous time off

Descripción de la vacante

JBWS is seeking a dynamic Housing Navigator for our Morris County Shelter program to address housing and supportive needs and case management for our clients. This role focuses on securing safe, affordable housing opportunities and building relationships with property owners and community partners.

The ideal candidate has a proven ability to work compassionately with clients facing domestic violence, bilingual English/Spanish, and strong documentation and crisis-management skills.

Formación

• BA in Social Work or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience in housing, DV or related social justice field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (verbal, written, reading) required.
• Excellent communication skills including empathic listening and clear and concise documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Meet with housing clients to determine housing needs and jointly develop a housing stability plan with short term and long-term goals to gain housing and economic stability.
• Assist families to access resources for housing related assistance.
• Develop relationships with community partners to identify housing options that meet each client’s unique needs, providing psychoeducation and information to housing and homeless organizations as needed.
• Facilitate the use of flexible funds to support clients obtain or remain in stable housing.
• Perform financial assessments to assist in finding adequate living accommodations.
• Support shelter residents when on site including answering Helpline calls and providing support.

Conocimientos

BA in Social Work

Experience in housing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Partnership development

Multitasking

Crisis management

MS Office proficiency

Educación

BA in Social Work or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

JBWS is seeking a dynamic Housing Navigator for our Morris County Shelter program to address housing and supportive needs and case management for our clients. This role focuses on securing safe, affordable housing opportunities and building relationships with property owners and community partners.

The ideal candidate has a proven ability to work compassionately with clients facing domestic violence, bilingual English/Spanish, and strong documentation and crisis-management skills.