Housing First Navigator: Secure Stable Homes & Support

BHcare; North Branford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

BHcare invites applications for a Housing Specialist to help individuals experiencing homelessness secure safe, stable housing and pursue long-term success. This full-time role (37.5 hours/week) is primarily based in Ansonia, CT, with one day per week at our North Branford location. Candidates must reside in Connecticut.

The role offers a Housing First approach, collaboration with landlords and CAN partners, and ongoing support to promote housing stability and wellness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field is preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience with homelessness or vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of housing resources in Greater New Haven area.
• Ability to engage diverse individuals with empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with unsheltered and homeless individuals and families and support them through the housing process.
• Identify housing opportunities including public housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, sober living, shared housing, and market-rate options.
• Collaborate with landlords, Coordinated Access Network (CAN) partners, and community organizations to secure housing placements and remove barriers to housing.
• Connect clients to behavioral health, substance use, medical, financial, and community resources that support housing stability and wellness.
• Transport clients to housing, legal, medical, and other appointments as needed to support successful outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation, HMIS data entry, reporting, and compliance with agency and program requirements.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Advocacy

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Tools

Microsoft 365

HMIS

Job description

BHcare invites applications for a Housing Specialist to help individuals experiencing homelessness secure safe, stable housing and pursue long-term success. This full-time role (37.5 hours/week) is primarily based in Ansonia, CT, with one day per week at our North Branford location. Candidates must reside in Connecticut.

The role offers a Housing First approach, collaboration with landlords and CAN partners, and ongoing support to promote housing stability and wellness.