Navigator

St. Vincent de Paul CARES; Florida; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Health and disability protections

Job summary

St. Vincent de Paul CARES seeks a Navigator for PSH programs in New Port Richey, FL. The role supports intake/discharge, case management, goal setting, and housing navigation using HMIS systems.

You will open/close cases, follow up with clients, and help them reach permanent housing. Requires HS diploma and experience with homeless services; valid FL license preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Security training or experience is preferred.
• Experience helping or working with homeless population.

Responsibilities

• Register all new clients using intake folders with demographics and income status.
• Set attainable goals and monitor progress for Case Manager.
• Assist with management of client volunteers.
• Monitor cleanliness in dining area/lounge.
• Assist clients with housing, information, referrals.
• Use HMIS (Clarity) to manage cases.
• Follow up on client progress and report to management.
• Develop Housing Plans with clients aiming for permanent housing.
• Complete paperwork and incident reports as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Cultural sensitivity

Background check

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

HMIS Clarity

CaseWorthy

Job description

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Navigator

PSH RFT Professional New Port Richey, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1293

Salary Range: $15.63 To $15.63 Hourly

MISSION STATEMENT:

To transform lives through love and service.

SUMMARY:

The Charlotte CARE Center Navigator performs various duties relative to the Intake/discharge and navigation. Primarily they are responsible for the ongoing assessment of clients with continued follow-up to be sure he/she reaches their individual goals and exit to permanent housing. This role will work with the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to open and close all client cases, provide goal setting and assessment of client needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time)

• Register all new clients using intake folders that include the individual's demographics, income status, and other information about their housing
• Set attainable goals and monitor progress of clients to report to our Case Manager
• Provide assistance with the management of client volunteers
• Routine monitoring of cleanliness in dining area/lounge
• Assist clients with varying needs, i.e. general information, housing, apartment searching, veteran assistance, and referrals
• Use of Clarity via Gulf Coast Partnership Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
• Follow up and evaluation on progress of clients then report to management on client progression
• Knowledge of harm reduction, motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to focus on moving client into Permanent Housing by developing a Housing Plan with clients
• Complete necessary paperwork including incident reports, maintenance requests, notes in CaseWorthy and Clarity (HMIS) and contact supervisor for all necessary instances

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with all applicable training requirements
• Complies with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures
• Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the Vincentian CARES South Pinellas Inc. Mission

Employee Benefits:

• 10k Employer paid Basic Life insurance
• 120 hrs. PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment
• 13 Paid Holidays to include Employee’s birthday and Date of Hire
• We also have various retention and referral bonuses
• Flexible schedules in most positions
• 3% Employer match after 6 months
• We also offer Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Shield, Legal Shield, Additional Life, FSA Medical, and FSA Dependent Care

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to speak, write and understand English
• Possess basic computer skills
• Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups
• Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task
• Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Possess strong work ethics
• Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening
• Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business
• Must have reliable transportation
• Participate in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation /Reaccreditation process
• Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally
• A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance
• Evidence of deep alignment with the Vincentian CARES, South Pinellas Inc. Mission and Values

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Basic computer skills
• Able to work in high population
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
• Approach the job with a positive "can do" attitude
• Review prior cases and do checkups on clients

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• This position requires a High School diploma or GED certificate
• Security training and/or experience in security
• Experience helping or working with homeless population

Ability to adapt to a fast pace and changing environment

GENERAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made, if appropriate, to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of job. Working in an office/site requires prolonged sitting at the computer workstation; standing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 20 lbs. and some driving. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, and other office equipment. It is also required to regularly sit, speak, and listen, the employee is also required to walk, use hands and fingers to type, operate equipment, and maintain records and notes. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

Must handle new and diverse work problems on a daily basis. Personal maturity is an important attribute. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Must have the ability to listen objectively to people, perceive the real problem and assist in bringing issues to a successful conclusion. Must relate and interact with, volunteers, clients, contractors, visitors and employees at all levels within the Agency.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Environment will occasionally become noisy due to equipment operations and interactions among clients and staff. There may be the possibility of being exposed to communicable disease, possible exposure to verbal abuse or similar behavior from residents/clients. On an as needed basis, employees may be called upon to work outside of the established work schedule, or work odd hours. All information associated with the Agency is confidential.

Vincentian CARES, South Pinellas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.