Family Service of Rhode Island
Housing Navigator Case Manager, Family Unification
Family Service of Rhode Island, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Housing Navigator Case Manager, Family Unification
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Position Summary Provides housing information, referral, advocacy, case management, and support 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. Assists with relationship building with current and new landlords.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human/social service field; or Associate’s degree in a relevant field, with field experience.
One year of case management experience, or bachelor’s degree in related field, and field experience.
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 driver’s 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
This position requires a mix of visits located in clients’ homes, offices, community and virtually.
Employees in this position must have the ability to 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 20 lbs.
Additional Information We encourage applicants who do not meet every single requirement to apply; you may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and work-life benefits.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries Mental Health Care
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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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Housing Navigator Case Manager, Family Unification
role at
Family Service of Rhode Island .
Position Summary Provides housing information, referral, advocacy, case management, and support 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. Assists with relationship building with current and new landlords.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human/social service field; or Associate’s degree in a relevant field, with field experience.
One year of case management experience, or bachelor’s degree in related field, and field experience.
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 driver’s 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
This position requires a mix of visits located in clients’ homes, offices, community and virtually.
Employees in this position must have the ability to 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 20 lbs.
Additional Information We encourage applicants who do not meet every single requirement to apply; you may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and work-life benefits.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries Mental Health Care
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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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