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Hourly-100% Professionals Baton Rouge, LA, US
Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Housing Navigator Supportive Services-Housing and Homeless Department
Summary The Housing/Healthcare Navigator assists and advocates on behalf of One Stop Day Shelter participants. They provide housing counseling, information and referral services. The Navigator plans and coordinates services, identifies appropriate housing options, and interacts with landlords and other organizations on behalf of participants.
Position Type Full Time, Non-Exempt
Essential Functions
Maintain a caseload of at least 20 participants
Complete intake and initial assessment of service needs
Develop and monitor service plans in accordance with regulatory guidelines
Develop and maintain accurate and current housing portfolio. Provide participants with a listing of potential housing options in alignment with their needs and geographic preference
Help participants to mitigate issues with credit reports, utility arrears, criminal records, unfavorable landlord references, and other issues which may impact housing eligibility
Assist participants with apply for benefits such as SNAP and Medicaid
Assist participants with gathering all needed housing documents such as social security card, birth certificates, picture id etc. Assist individuals with housing applications.
Assist participants in their housing search, including applying for apartments, negotiating with potential landlords, and accompanying participants to apartment view as needed
Conduct regular in-person post placement visits, mitigates risks, and help improve the likelihood of housing retention
Maintain and report complete and accurate documentation of services using the HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) database
Maintain professional, courteous relationship with all consumers, staff, community members, and professional partnerships
Assist the Program Supervisor with APR report
Assist with budget monitoring and planning
Following all guidelines & procedures related to EZ Labor (clocking in & out, reviewing time cards, requesting edit sheets, etc.)
Maintain training requirements
Projects and duties as assigned
Accountability for Others
Balanced Decision Making
Leading Others
Flexibility
Initiative
Analysis of Data
Supervisory Responsibility No
Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in the Human Service Field, one-year experience working with homeless population and/or individuals with disabilities is required. Must have valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit, use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee can sometimes be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.
Equal Opportunity and Affemtive Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Hourly-100% Professionals Baton Rouge, LA, US
Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Housing Navigator Supportive Services-Housing and Homeless Department
Summary The Housing/Healthcare Navigator assists and advocates on behalf of One Stop Day Shelter participants. They provide housing counseling, information and referral services. The Navigator plans and coordinates services, identifies appropriate housing options, and interacts with landlords and other organizations on behalf of participants.
Position Type Full Time, Non-Exempt
Essential Functions
Maintain a caseload of at least 20 participants
Complete intake and initial assessment of service needs
Develop and monitor service plans in accordance with regulatory guidelines
Develop and maintain accurate and current housing portfolio. Provide participants with a listing of potential housing options in alignment with their needs and geographic preference
Help participants to mitigate issues with credit reports, utility arrears, criminal records, unfavorable landlord references, and other issues which may impact housing eligibility
Assist participants with apply for benefits such as SNAP and Medicaid
Assist participants with gathering all needed housing documents such as social security card, birth certificates, picture id etc. Assist individuals with housing applications.
Assist participants in their housing search, including applying for apartments, negotiating with potential landlords, and accompanying participants to apartment view as needed
Conduct regular in-person post placement visits, mitigates risks, and help improve the likelihood of housing retention
Maintain and report complete and accurate documentation of services using the HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) database
Maintain professional, courteous relationship with all consumers, staff, community members, and professional partnerships
Assist the Program Supervisor with APR report
Assist with budget monitoring and planning
Following all guidelines & procedures related to EZ Labor (clocking in & out, reviewing time cards, requesting edit sheets, etc.)
Maintain training requirements
Projects and duties as assigned
Accountability for Others
Balanced Decision Making
Leading Others
Flexibility
Initiative
Analysis of Data
Supervisory Responsibility No
Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in the Human Service Field, one-year experience working with homeless population and/or individuals with disabilities is required. Must have valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit, use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee can sometimes be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.
Equal Opportunity and Affemtive Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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