Housing Stability Navigator (Flexible Hours)

Alliance for Positive Health; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance for Positive Health is seeking a Housing Retention Specialist to provide housing stability support for Medicaid enrollees who are street or shelter homeless and connected to Health Homes in Schenectady, NY. The role focuses on facilitating financial assistance, skill building, and service coordination to help clients live independently.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, developing service plans with clients, coordinating with other providers, maintaining records, and promoting

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in human services or related field with 1-2 years’ case management experience.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to target populations, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, substance abuse and other chronic illnesses.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing retention services to Medicaid enrollees who are street or shelter homeless and are enrolled in or eligible for Health Home care coordination.
• Assist clients to establish and maintain housing stability and develop skills to live independently.
• Foster an environment that helps clients engage in medical care and coordinate services.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Professional boundaries

Diversity sensitivity

Interpersonal communication

Team rapport

Community resources knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in human services or related field with 1-2 years’ case management experience

Job description

Alliance for Positive Health is seeking a Housing Retention Specialist to provide housing stability support for Medicaid enrollees who are street or shelter homeless and connected to Health Homes in Schenectady, NY. The role focuses on facilitating financial assistance, skill building, and service coordination to help clients live independently.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, developing service plans with clients, coordinating with other providers, maintaining records, and promoting