Housing Navigator & Client Advocate (Flexible Schedule)

City Care Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City Care Housing Navigator is sought to assist individuals in the homelessness response system transition into safe, affordable housing. You will meet goals within a psychosocial rehabilitation framework and work with a team to advocate and build durable paths toward stable housing.

Responsibilities include case management, resource development, and collaboration with partners to leverage services. A flexible schedule supports work with single adults in the community, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Previous experience in case management, recovery, or mental health services.
• Computer literate, resulting in error-free data entry.
• Must have a current Oklahoma driver’s license, reliable transportation, and updated car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Well-versed in community resources, developing a network of collaborative partners.
• Develop housing individualized plans with guests based on their self-directed goals.
• Improve guests' outcomes by collaborating to develop, monitor, and evaluate service plans.
• Provide case management assistance, resource development, crisis intervention and direct support to individuals in the shelter (including document recovery, collaboration with the City of Norman's Continuum of Care and other partner agencies to leverage resources and facilitate progress).
• Promote housing stability for each resident by documenting progress, referrals, and contacts in the electronic record. Ensure ROI's, case notes, and weekly documentation is updated and in compliance with best practices
• Educate new incoming guests about rules and policy
• Engage in weekly face-to-face meetings with guests as directed
• Attend weekly staffing and community meetings as directed
• Uphold professional confidentiality among guests, interns, externs, volunteers and staff

Skills

Case management

Recovery

Mental health services

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent lived/work experience

Job description

City Care Housing Navigator is sought to assist individuals in the homelessness response system transition into safe, affordable housing. You will meet goals within a psychosocial rehabilitation framework and work with a team to advocate and build durable paths toward stable housing.

Responsibilities include case management, resource development, and collaboration with partners to leverage services. A flexible schedule supports work with single adults in the community, with emphasis on