Navigator - Supportive Housing

JOB SUMMARY: In support of the Access Mission and Strategic Commitments, the Supportive Housing Navigator provides comprehensive wrap-around case management services and works closely with The Connection, Inc. to ensure customer needs are met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES:

• Provide comprehensive wrap-around case management services

• Develop individualized service plans for each customer within 30 days of admission

• Help clients find safe, affordable, permanent housing

• Conduct weekly home visits

• Help customer to put community supports and benefits in place

• Work closely with The Connection, Inc. to ensure customer needs are met

• Enter all necessary data for all cases into The Connection, Inc.’s system

• Attend all necessary meetings and training offered by The Connection, Inc.

• Maintain client charts and online reporting in COL according to The Connection, Inc. and ACCESS Agency, Inc. policy and procedures.

• Other Duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus a minimum of five (5) years experience with the child welfare system and/or social services working with diverse populations.

• Effectively works independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Works well with a diverse group of managers

• Problem solver, solution generator

• Reads and comprehends complex grant documents, program plans and agency policies and procedures.

• Able to transport self as needed to complete essential functions and responsibilities outside of the office.

• Understands and utilizes basic budgeting principles and skills.

• Good computer skills with working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs communicate effectively in both the written and spoken word

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to: talk, hear and use hands to finger, handle, or feel

• Frequently required to: stand and sit.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

(*These demands represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

(*These characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Child welfare: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Company's website:

• www.accessagency.org

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place