Housing Resource Navigator (Case Manager), IEHP Desert Programs Pay $22.04 / hour
Location Palm Springs/California
Employment type Full-Time
Job Description Req#: HOUSI001094 Position Title : Housing Navigator, IEHP
Organization : Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Department: Desert Programs
Position Type : Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Non-Exempt
Reports To: Program Manager
Pay Rate: $22.04/hour
Total Compensation :
In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:
Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
Generous employer 401(k) contributions
Employer-covered life insurance
Time Away from Work:
Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:
Paid vacation time and sick leave
15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness
Position Overview:
The Housing Navigator is responsible for providing services to families and individuals in need of housing and services. These services may include providing general information about various housing programs, crisis intervention services, developing action plans, providing an appropriate level of guidance and support, facilitating referrals, and serving as advocate on behalf of participant to assist them in securing services, and support to reach their housing goals.
Responsibilities:
Assess displaced client and family needs out in the field
Meet with clients at their home or where they are currently residing
Develop comprehensive housing plans for families to become self-sufficient
Coordinate needed services
Develop links with a continuum of services and agendas
Maintain up-to-date client records
Provide crisis and/or short-term housing counseling
Provide information and referral to community and staff
Engage in outreach activities
Ensure compliance with all Department of Housing and Urban Development policies
Provide initial and ongoing client assessment; development, implementation, and evaluation of a housing plan; coordination, and monitoring of supportive services in accordance with the client's needs
Providing general information about housing, screening of applicants for acceptance into various housing programs as well as verifying eligibility for such opportunities.
Actively recruiting landlords willing to work in conjunction with the client and locating affordable housing opportunities to meet the needs of the client population.
This position requires some evenings/ weekends.
Skills/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:
This position spends 80 – 90% of the time in the field working in the Inland Empire area.
Minimum two years case management experience; knowledge of homelessness, addiction and mental health issues as they pertain to provisions of supportive service
Demonstrated communication skills and sensitivity to various cultures and socio-economic groups.
Working knowledge of computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Knowledge of and experience with motivational interviewing preferred
Must have a valid CA driver's license, proof of insurance, a reliable personal vehicle, and a willingness to travel off-site
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have:
Baccalaureate level of conceptual thinking, organization and expression obtained by a degree in Sociology/Psychology/ or other related field or equivalent work experience.
Additional Information Required Upon Hire:
Physical Demands of the Job (reasonable accommodations may be made, as appropriate)
Must be able to: Sit, talk and listen
Stand, walk and use hands and arms to use a keyboard, handle papers, and reach for the phone
Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Concentration and good hearing are required
Important Notice:
Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).
About Jewish Family Service of San Diego:
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together . To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.
*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
About the company Jewish Family Service (JFS) is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, healthier, more resilient San Diego. In partnership with our supporters and volunteers, we Empower Individuals & Families to Move Toward Self-Suff...