Housing Navigation Coordinator

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance coverage

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada seeks a Housing Navigation Coordinator to support the Housing Navigation Center. You will greet clients, check them in, and work closely with Case Management to transition individuals from homelessness to housing.

You will assess needs, provide referrals, and document services using electronic systems. The role emphasizes confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and a collaborative approach with multiple programs to help clients access housing, employment, and

Qualifications

• Prior full-time professional level casework experience in a social service agency preferred.
• Experience with homeless population required.
• Flexibility to work after hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and check them into the Housing Navigation Center.
• Collaborate with Case Management to transition clients from homelessness to housing.
• Identify and refer clients to housing, employment, and supportive programs.
• Complete program documentation and maintain confidential information.
• Document services and referrals in electronic records and data systems.
• Assist with eligibility assessments and provide program guidelines.

Job description

Why Work at Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada

When you join Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, you’re becoming part of a mission that has uplifted our community since 1941. Every day, your work directly supports the most vulnerable individuals in Southern Nevada — offering dignity, hope, and critical services to people of all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, or creed.

As one of the region’s leading nonprofit service providers, we operate 14 impactful programs that reach more than 4,000 people each day. Our team serves across four essential areas — Family Services, Food Services, Immigration and Refugee Services, and Homeless and Housing Services — including the largest Meals on Wheels and Emergency Shelter programs in Southern Nevada. When you work here, you’re not just doing a job; you’re helping transform lives.

What We Offer

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our community. Catholic Charities provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive insurance coverage
• Generous paid time off
• A retirement plan to support your future

If you’re looking for meaningful work, mission-driven colleagues, and the chance to make a real difference every day, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada is the place to build your career.

Position Summary:

As a part of a multidisciplinary Residential Services Team, the Housing Navigation Coordinator role is to create initial contact and rapport with Housing Navigation Center (HNC) clients. Housing Navigation Coordinator receive, greet and check clients into the HNC. Housing Navigation Coordinators provide clients with information pertaining to housing information and resources. Housing Navigation Coordinators act as a liaison between clients and case management. Housing Navigation Coordinators are able to facilitate assessments such as but not limited to shelter enrollment and diversion service assessments. Utilizing concepts of Housing Problem Solving and Harm Reduction modalities, the Housing Navigation Coordinators provides supportive services for clients. Housing Navigators play a crucial role in the success of the client moving from homelessness to home. Working hand and hand with Case Management Housing Navigation Coordinators advocate for clients and their needs. They also track outcomes and complete individual progress notes.

• Greet clients
• Check clients into the Housing Navigation Center
• Work closely with Case Management to create seamless transition from the homelessness to housing
• Maintain awareness of potential resources in the community and make proper referrals.
• Work with Case Manager’s to assess and identify clients’ eligibility to various housing, employment, substance use, nutritional assistance or other applicable programs available in the community and provide appropriate program guidelines to clients.
• Complete a range of required program related documentation utilizing a range of computer programs and data collection systems.
• Protect all confidential information, company property and electronic data. Comply with safety rules.
• Utilizes electronic records to document and track all case management services and referrals.
• Complete necessary documentation to facilitate referrals to collaborative outside specialty
• Other related duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be computer literate and possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or with a group.
• Must have a strong sense of focus and must be task-oriented and non-judgmental with a clear sense of personal boundaries.
• Must have a respect for confidentiality involving both clients and employees.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse groups. Ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Must have a manage personal appointments and schedule, prioritize work and meet necessary deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Prior full-time professional level casework experience in a social service agency preferred.
• Prior experience with homeless population required.
• Experience with chronically homeless men preferred.
• Flexible schedule to work after hours and weekends.

Physical Requirements:

• Primarily works in the Housing Navigation Center but will also work throughout the agency and off site.
• Ability to regularly communicate with clients, co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to operate and use office equipment, especially computer, keyboard and mouse.
• Ability to continuously sit and/or stand.
• Ability to walk continuously if needed and climb stairs as needed.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

This position pays $18.00 per hour.

CCSN is a drug free and equal opportunity employer. All employees must successfully complete a drug test and background check prior to employment.

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