Housing Navigator, Recuperative Facility LA & El Monte

US Career Partners; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 1st day of hire

401K eligibility after 1 year

Sick time accruals

Vacation accrual

Job summary

US Career Partners is seeking a Housing Navigator for our Recuperative Facility in the San Diego area. The role focuses on helping individuals experiencing homelessness find and secure stable housing options and coordinating with case managers to develop personalized housing plans.

The candidate should possess knowledge of local housing resources, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of housing resources and policies in the San Diego area.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with housing providers and community partners
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with diverse populations and addressing complex needs
• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field is helpful but not a must
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments of clients to identify housing needs and barriers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local housing providers to identify options.
• Assist clients in completing housing applications and gathering documentation.
• Provide ongoing support and advocacy throughout the housing process.
• Collaborate with case managers to create individualized housing plans.
• Maintain accurate records of progress and housing outcomes.
• Stay informed about housing policies and resources for clients.
• Participate in outreach and networking events to promote housing services.
• Attend team meetings and trainings to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Skills

Housing resources knowledge

Relationship building

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion experience

MS Office & database management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work/psychology or related field

Tools

MS Office

Housing databases

Job description

Job Openings Housing Navigator, Recuperative Facility LA & El Monte

About the job Housing Navigator, Recuperative Facility LA & El Monte

We are currently seeking a Housing Navigator for our Recuperative Facility located in San Diego, California. As a Housing Navigator, you will be responsible for assisting individuals experiencing homelessness in finding and securing stable housing options. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and a strong understanding of the housing resources available in the San Diego area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial assessments of clients to identify their housing needs and barriers to securing stable housing
• Develop and maintain relationships with local housing providers to identify available housing options for clients
• Assist clients in completing housing applications and gathering necessary documentation
• Provide ongoing support and advocacy for clients throughout the housing application process
• Collaborate with case managers and other team members to create individualized housing plans for clients
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and housing outcomes
• Stay informed about current housing policies and resources to effectively assist clients
• Participate in community outreach and networking events to promote housing services and build relationships with potential housing partners
• Attend regular team meetings and trainings to enhance knowledge and skills related to housing navigation
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of housing resources and policies in the San Diego area
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with housing providers and community partners
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with diverse populations and addressing complex needs
• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field is helpful but not a must.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

We offer Health Benefits for full time employees after the first day of the following month of hire- medical, dental and vision. 401K eligibility is the one-year anniversary. CA mandates sick time accruals for all employees PT, FT, etc. and all FT accrue vacation.