Housing Navigator - Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center

One (1)/Full-Time/40hrs/Non-Exempt/$21.00 - $27.30 per hour (DOE)

Pay differentials offered - must qualify through testing or verification for the following special competencies.

• Language Translation - Bi-cultural Spanish ($1.00 per hour)

• Bimodal Bilingualism - ASL Sign Language - Interpret from American Sign Language (ASL) to English, and English to ASL. ($1.00 per hour)

Do you have an upbeat passion for addressing homelessness? For helping people find stability and housing? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors during this time of uncertainty and beyond? RCS is seeking a self-motivated experienced Housing Navigator to join our Building Bridges (B2) team. Please submit a cover letter with your resume. We want to know who you are, why you want to work for RCS and B2, and why you'd be a good fit for this position! Because this information is so vital, applicants without a cover letter will not be considered.

As a B2 Housing Navigator you would work directly with individuals experiencing homelessness who need support as they seek stable housing. B2 is a collaborative homeless resource center located in Ukiah designed to provide housing related services and safe shelter to people experiencing a housing crisis in Mendocino County. Services are provided through a partnership of multiple community agencies. B2 operates from a low barrier perspective, minimizing barriers to services, shelter, and housing resources. The people you would be serving are shelter guests, people living on the street, people who are housed and need ongoing support to maintain their housing, and other people who have or are experiencing a housing crisis. This is a full-time position working both independently and with the B2 team. You would assist individuals and families with acquiring safe and stable housing, assessing their barriers to housing and identifying ways to work with those barriers. You would recruit and develop relationships with landlords who provide housing opportunities to our participants. You would work collaboratively with other service providers and agencies to improve access to housing and other resources necessary to acquire and sustain housing. This position requires critical thinking and analysis through a racial equity lens, as well as demonstration of compassion, understanding, and empathy while working with diverse staff, guests, and community partners.

Education:

• Strongly desired – College degree in social work or related field strongly desired.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a position related to homelessness and/or housing.
• Strongly desired – Experience working with people experiencing homelessness.
• Preferred – Prefer candidates with lived/personal experience with homelessness
• Preferred – Experience/knowledge of real estate, property management, landlord engagement, and fair housing laws.
• Preferred – Experience working in harm reduction, Housing First, trauma-informed, low barrier service environments.
• Strongly desired – Experience with documenting services and activities, data management, and homeless management information systems preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Other Qualifications:

• Must complete a pre-employment physical exam, negative TB test, clear fingerprint background, FBI, & Child Abuse Index.
• Two (2) years driving experience and ability to drive and use personal vehicle for work required; must show evidence of current CA driver’s license, appropriate insurance, and vehicle safety inspection.
• Must be willing to work occasional shifts on a weekend day for special events.
• Must be willing to occasionally work on the floor at B2 to support the guests utilizing the shelter and day resources.

Training:

• Preferred – Training in harm reduction, Housing First, trauma-informed, low barrier service models.
• RCS provides an in-depth onboarding and training orientation, which includes CPR/First Aid, Crisis Communication/Pro-ACT, Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Problem Solving, introductions to all RCS departments, and other valuable trainings.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position may work within ALL other agency programs, consistent with their scope of practice, on a as needed basis. In addition, may require occasional flexible work schedule to meet the individualized needs of each client.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CA Driver's License, Current Auto Insurance, Clean DMV Printout, clear background check w/ DOJ, CACI, FBI, CPR and First Aid Certified. TB Test and Physical at the time of employment.

Benefits:

https://redwoodcommunityservices.org/benefits

• RCS offers a comprehensive benefits package.
• RCS welcomes newly graduated professionals.
• RCS provides clinical supervision for employees working towards licensure. Hours provided are based on employment status.
• RCS Non-profit organization - An employee of RCS may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans

Company's website:

• https://redwoodcommunityservices.org

Work Remotely:

• No

Redwood Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Dept.: Building Bridges/Ukiah Open: March 22, 2023 Closed: Open until Filled