Survivor Housing Navigator

KENNEBEC VALLEY CHAMBER-CMMRC; Augusta, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Vision & dental at cost

PTO

14 paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer 3

Job summary

Family Violence Project seeks a Housing Navigator to assist survivors of domestic violence with securing stable and safe housing across Kennebec and Somerset counties. The role involves assessing eligibility, developing Housing Stability Plans, and guiding households through subsidy applications and referrals.

The position is full-time, 32 hours per week, Tue–Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm with a half-hour lunch, based in Augusta and traveling throughout the counties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; relevant skills and work/life experience encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of domestic violence and its impact on victims and communities.
• Ability to manage time and document data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred individuals’ eligibility for Navigator Services and develop Housing Stability Plans.
• Assist with housing subsidy applications and referrals for eligible households.
• Help participants search for housing and understand lease terms, deposits, and utilities.
• Build relationships with landlords and property managers; maintain records and report data.
• Provide education programs on housing subsidies as required.
• Travel throughout Kennebec and Somerset counties; occasional on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

OneDrive

Job description

Family Violence Project seeks a Housing Navigator to assist survivors of domestic violence with securing stable and safe housing across Kennebec and Somerset counties. The role involves assessing eligibility, developing Housing Stability Plans, and guiding households through subsidy applications and referrals.

The position is full-time, 32 hours per week, Tue–Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm with a half-hour lunch, based in Augusta and traveling throughout the counties.