Job Information
WestCare Foundation Housing Navigator in Fresno, California
Housing Navigator
Job Details
Job Location
Fresno - 1900 N Gateway - Fresno, CA
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$21.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Position Summary:
Person in this position will be responsible for assisting HSP families in attaining housing. The Navigator will provide individualized client support throughout the process by meeting with clients to assess family housing needs and barriers and develop a plan to obtaining permanent housing. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
Essential Job Functions:
Case management of a large caseload of participants, up to 35 at a time;
Have a strong working knowledge of housing services, supportive services, and community resources;
Ability to link clients to needed programs and provide warm handoffs;
Heavy documentation;
Assist clients in securing documentation and services needed to obtain housing
Assist clients in applying for housing vacancies, completion of supportive and subsidized housing paperwork, and monitoring progress to completion
Ensure clients transition smoothly to permanent housing
Follow clients through and among services to achieve housing stability and retention
Navigate clients until they are linked to appropriate housing intervention or services are no longer needed
Attend required Fresno Madera Continuum of Care ( FMCoC) CES and Navigator trainings
Provide weekly updates to Master By Name List and participate in weekly FMCoC case conferencing meetings
Provide feedback to FMCoC for annual CES evaluation
Provide all services in linguistically and culturally appropriate manner, including use of interpreters for those with limited English proficiency
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
Perform any other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
Two (2) Case Management experience;
Excellent communication skills;
Good computer skills;
Good documentation skills;
Be able to multi-task; and
Valid drivers license
Must maintain and execute confidential information
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities.
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an Annual Tuberculosis test
Certifications/Licenses:
Education:
Graduation with a two-year degree in Psychology, Social Work, Community and Human Services, Rehabilitation Counseling or a related field is required; and
High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience and Competencies:
Two (2) years case management experience.
Knowledge of housing services, AOD and Mental health treatment
Excellent communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Good documentation skills.
Be able to multi-task; and
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test
As mandated by Presidential Order all employees of WestCare Foundation, Inc. and all affiliates of WestCare Foundation, Inc. will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective 12/08/2021. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly.
During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
