Outreach Navigator Assessor

Avenue 360; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue 360 seeks an Outreach Navigator/Assessor to identify, assess, and connect individuals experiencing homelessness with housing resources via the Coordinated Entry System (CES). The role conducts outreach, HMIS housing assessments, and pre-navigation services to help obtain documentation for PSH and RRH programs.

The position requires at least two years in social services, strong client engagement and housing navigation skills, and proficiency with HMIS and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Valid driver’s license preferred for outreach and transportation duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and enroll clients in CES and complete housing assessments.
• Provide pre-navigation services for PSH and RRH programs.
• Dedicate at least four hours weekly to community outreach activities.
• Assist clients with transportation, ID documents, SSN cards, and housing paperwork.
• Attend trainings for HMIS, CES, and housing navigation protocols.

Skills

Client engagement

Outreach

Housing navigation

Data entry HMIS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work/related field

Tools

HMIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Avenue 360 is a FQHC that strives to provide high quality and caring service to promote healthy people and communities. Our 360-degree approach addresses medical needs and social and environmental challenges, like housing. Our compassionate care extends to those with and without insurance. We believe income must not determine the level of access to quality health care.

Providing comprehensive, high quality, and caring service is the core of what we do, whether medical, hospice care, engaging adult activities, and supportive housing programs. We strive to address the many social determinants of healthy living in Greater Houston.

Our Values PACT

• We take PRIDE in our work.
• We have a positive ATTITUDE.
• We are CURIOUS.
• We are COMMITTED.
• We are CARING and CUSTOMER-SERVICE oriented.
• We are a TEAM.
• We LEARN, GROW, and INNOVATE

Role Overview

The Outreach Navigator/Assessor is responsible for identifying, assessing, and connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with appropriate housing resources through the Coordinated Entry System (CES). This role conducts outreach, completes housing assessments through the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), and provides pre-navigation services to assist individuals in obtaining required documentation for housing programs such as Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). This role is accountable for delivering measurable results aligned with departmental and organizational goals and ensuring alignment with our company vision and core values.

Areas of Accountability

This position is directly accountable for the following key areas:

• Conduct outreach and complete client enrollments and housing assessments for individuals experiencing homelessness through the Coordinated Entry System (CES).
• Provide pre-navigation services to assist individuals in obtaining eligibility documentation required for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and Rapid Rehousing (RRH).
• Dedicate a minimum offour (4) hours per week to community outreach activities, including community calls, in-reach efforts, and encampment reconnaissance.
• Provide transportation and logistical support to assist clients with housing-related activities including apartment move-ins, obtaining identification documents, Social Security cards, disability verification, homeless verification documentation, and SSI award letters.
• Attend requiredHousing Assessor, Housing Navigator, and HMIS trainings to effectively utilize the Coordinated Entry System.

Education, Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, Public Health, or a related field equivalent experience .
• Valid driver’s license is preferred (for outreach and transportation duties).

Experience, Skills/Abilities Related Requirements:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in social services, housing programs, homelessness outreach, or case management.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations including individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Strong ability in client engagement, outreach, and housing navigation .
• Demonstrated competency in data entry and documentation within HMIS or similar case management systems .
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and timeliness in documentation.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) .

Continuing Education and Training Requirements:

• Participate in training required by the funding source and Avenue 360.
• Maintain proficiency in HMIS, Coordinated Entry System procedures, and housing navigation protocols