Housing Navigator Sierra Sunrise

RH Community Builders; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Sunrise in Fresno is seeking a Housing Navigator to assist clients with housing search, placement, and access to supportive services. The role includes gathering income verification and identification documents, data collection, and data entry to maintain accurate housing records.

The position focuses on coordinating services, locating housing opportunities in the community, and advocating for clients’ voices in the housing process to secure permanent housing.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Coordinated Entry System preferred.
• 1 year of experience in housing related social services.
• Clean driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services for clients.
• Gather documents needed to secure housing.
• Locate housing opportunities in the community.
• Maintain appropriate client files and complete documentation within required timeframe.
• Advocate for client’s voice and choice in housing process.

Skills

Coordinated Entry System understanding

Clean driving record

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Sierra Sunrise is an innovative, low-barrier, service enhanced emergency shelter serving Fresno County. Sierra Sunrise provides onsite mental health services, case management, peer support and housing navigation to support individuals who are experiencing homelessness.

Position Summary

The Housing Navigator assists with the housing search and placement along with leveraging supportive services that will assist the participant household to maintain permanent housing. The Housing Navigator is responsible for assisting the clients with gathering documentation needed to secure housing including income verification and identification. The Housing Navigator is responsible for data collection and data entry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordination of services for client
• Gather documents needed to secure housing
• Locate housing opportunities in the community
• Maintain appropriate client files and complete documentation within the required timeframe
• Advocate for client’s voice and choice in housing process

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor's Degree
• Understanding of the Coordinated Entry System preferred
• 1 years experience in housing related social services
• Clean driving record