Urban League of Rhode Island
Housing Navigator Case Manager
Urban League of Rhode Island, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island
Pleasant Street
Providence, RI 02904
Contact: Genesis Fuentes
Phone: 4014927583
Email: fuentesge@familyserviceri.org
Job Description FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! Position Summary: Provides housing information, referral, advocacy, case management, and supports housing insecure individuals and families across FSRI programs. Processes requests for rental and security deposit assistance to prevent homelessness. Provides coaching and triage in homes, community, and office settings to help service recipients address barriers to maintain stable and safe housing. Assist with relationship building with current and new landlords.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a human or social services field or an associate’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant field experience is required.
Case management experience in child welfare and housing preferred.
Bilingual preferred.
Either have a Community Health Worker certification or can obtain certification within the first 12 months of employment.
Experience providing housing support services within Rhode Island preferred.
Possession of valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance required.
Must be agreeable to a flexible scheduling to meet recipient needs.
FSRI values staff with bilingual language capacity and familiarity with the local community they will be serving. FSRI includes pay incentives for bilingual staff. Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay. Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.
Physical Requirements
Travel to and from office sites and community locations which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
Employees must also have the ability to lift up to 20lbs.
Benefits We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.
Family Service of Rhode Island Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.
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Job Description FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! Position Summary: Provides housing information, referral, advocacy, case management, and supports housing insecure individuals and families across FSRI programs. Processes requests for rental and security deposit assistance to prevent homelessness. Provides coaching and triage in homes, community, and office settings to help service recipients address barriers to maintain stable and safe housing. Assist with relationship building with current and new landlords.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a human or social services field or an associate’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant field experience is required.
Case management experience in child welfare and housing preferred.
Bilingual preferred.
Either have a Community Health Worker certification or can obtain certification within the first 12 months of employment.
Experience providing housing support services within Rhode Island preferred.
Possession of valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance required.
Must be agreeable to a flexible scheduling to meet recipient needs.
FSRI values staff with bilingual language capacity and familiarity with the local community they will be serving. FSRI includes pay incentives for bilingual staff. Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay. Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.
Physical Requirements
Travel to and from office sites and community locations which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
Employees must also have the ability to lift up to 20lbs.
Benefits We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.
Family Service of Rhode Island Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.
To Inspire You A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. Jackie Robinson
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