Diversion Navigator

Catholic-Charities-of-St.-Paul-; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Twin Cities is seeking a Diversion Navigator to provide shelter diversion services and conduct initial screenings for families seeking emergency shelter in the Minneapolis area. You will implement diversion plans, negotiate with landlords, and connect families with services and financial assistance to achieve permanent housing.

You will collaborate with county workers and system partners, maintain data tracking and reporting, and stay informed about housing subsidies and

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about housing programs and city regulations including landlord/tenant law and foreclosure processes.
• Experience conducting intake and assessment processes.
• Experience with landlord/tenant mediation and conflict resolution required.
• Working knowledge of partner County community resources for low-income families, system navigation and assisting people with benefit and program eligibility.
• Demonstrated skill in relationship building includes excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal required; ability to speak a second language preferred.
• Excellent computer skills including experience with HMIS and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Provide shelter diversion services to families seeking emergency shelter: Conduct initial screening, crisis intervention/referral, and diversion assessments; work with individual families on identifying viable diversion strategies to prevent shelter entrance.
• Implement diversion plans that may include landlord/tenant negotiations, conflict resolution, and making connections to a wide variety of community services such as childcare or car repair.
• Work closely and collaboratively with on-site Ramsey County Financial Assistance workers to obtain verifications and connect families to mainstream resources. Work closely and collaboratively with system partners including coworkers, shelter staff, community resources and community partner sites.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with all coordinated assessment collaborative partners including Hennepin and Ramsey County YWCA, , Project Home, The Family Place, school district representatives, domestic violence shelters, 211, youth and veteran’s services, and homeless prevention services to ensure families are assigned the correct level and type of service.
• For singles that cannot be diverted assign best available shelter bed per procedures and provide warm handoffs from family shelter referrals.
• Ensure data tracking requirements are met including caller information and client and program information. Provide reports as assigned.
• Maintain a resource referral database and stay well informed about community resources and various service providers as well as referral procedures.
• Administer financial assistance for eligible families for damage deposits, rent and utility bills, etc. and prepare relevant correspondence and forms, as necessary.
• Work with Program Management on program evaluation and goals.
• Ensure the program significantly and consistently contributes to the positive community culture that promotes learning, diversity, problem solving, resourcefulness, accountability, and excellence in serving homeless families.
• Represent Catholic Charities at community events as assigned.

Skills

Housing program knowledge

Intake & assessment

Landlord/tenant mediation

Community resources knowledge

Interpersonal communication

HMIS

Microsoft Office

Tools

HMIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Diversion Navigator

Diversion Full Time Benefits Eligible Service Workers Elliot Park-ADS and Admin, Minneapolis, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3893

Salary Range: $24.00 To $26.50 Annually

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for people to thrive?

Catholic Charities is the place for you!

Diversion Navigator

The mission of Catholic Charities Twin Cities is to serve those most in need and to advocate for justice in the community.

Our programs for children, families, and adults serve more than 25,000 people every year. As the need for our services grows, Catholic Charities is working to adapt and respond with strategies that prevent poverty, meet basic needs in times of crisis, and create pathways to greater stability.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

Join a mission-driven organization that pairs compassion with accountability and hope with action. At Catholic Charities, you’ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to creating opportunity and advocating for justice. We invest in our employees through training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.

WAGE SUMMARY: $24.00 – 26.50/hourly

SHIFTS:

3. Tuesday - Saturday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 am

JOB SUMMARY:

As a primary function of the coordinated assessment system in partner counties, provide shelter diversion services to families seeking emergency shelter. Conduct initial screenings, crisis stabilization services, and diversion eligibility assessments. Divert eligible families who would otherwise enter shelter to alternative housing arrangements, and if necessary, connect them with services and financial assistance to help them return to permanent housing. Work creatively and expediently to identify all viable solutions; conduct landlord negotiations, conflict resolution, housing search and linkages to mainstream services. Maintain productive relationships with internal and external parties for the purpose of providing quality client services. Responsible for staying current on housing subsidies and community resources, administering financial assistance, and tracking data and reporting. Keep abreast of changes in the field and research new methods of service delivery. When households cannot be diverted, create shelter bed reservations for single adults and referrals to family shelter team.

This position is an essential component of our partner counties’ Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless response system. coordinated assessment (CA) system and participates in regular CA communication processes and program evaluation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide shelter diversion services to families seeking emergency shelter: Conduct initial screening, crisis intervention/referral, and diversion assessments; work with individual families on identifying viable diversion strategies to prevent shelter entrance
• Implement diversion plans that may include landlord/tenant negotiations, conflict resolution, and making connections to a wide variety of community services such as childcare or car repair.
• Work closely and collaboratively with on-site Ramsey County Financial Assistance workers to obtain verifications and connect families to mainstream resources. Work closely and collaboratively with system partners including coworkers, shelter staff, community resources and community partner sites.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with all coordinated assessment collaborative partners including Hennepin and Ramsey County YWCA, , Project Home, The Family Place, school district representatives, domestic violence shelters, 211, youth and veteran’s services, and homeless prevention services to ensure families are assigned the correct level and type of service.
• For singles that cannot be diverted assign best available shelter bed per procedures and provide warm handoffs from family shelter referrals.
• Ensure data tracking requirements are met including caller information and client and program information. Provide reports as assigned.
• Maintain a resource referral database and stay well informed about community resources and various service providers as well as referral procedures.
• Administer financial assistance for eligible families for damage deposits, rent and utility bills, etc. and prepare relevant correspondence and forms, as necessary.
• Work with Program Management on program evaluation and goals.
• Ensure the program significantly and consistently contributes to the positive community culture that promotes learning, diversity, problem solving, resourcefulness, accountability, and excellence in serving homeless families.
• Represent Catholic Charities at community events as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

• Knowledgeable about housing programs and city regulations including landlord/tenant law and foreclosure processes.
• Experience conducting intake and assessment processes.
• Experience with landlord/tenant mediation and conflict resolution required.
• Working knowledge of partner County community resources for low-income families, system navigation and assisting people with benefit and program eligibility.
• Demonstrated skill in relationship building includes excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal required; ability to speak a second language preferred.
• Excellent computer skills including experience with HMIS and Microsoft Office products.
• Familiar with coordinated assessment and shelter diversion services preferred.
• Has the ability to work with diverse and/or low-income populations, including those who may be experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, and/or mental illness required.

REQUIREMENTS

CPR

No

Driving

No

Operating specialized machinery (additional assessment may be required)