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Housing Navigator
One (1)/Full-Time/40hrs/Non-Exempt/$19.95 - $24.15 per hour (DOE)
Pay differentials offered - must qualify through testing or verification for the following special competencies.
*Language Translation - Bi-cultural Spanish ($1.00 per hour)
*Bimodal Bilingualism - ASL Sign Language - Interpret from American Sign Language (ASL) to English, and English to ASL. ($1.00 per hour)
Do you have an upbeat passion for addressing homelessness? For helping people find stability and housing? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors during this time of uncertainty and beyond? RCS is seeking a self-motivated experienced Housing Navigator to join our Xamitin Haven team in Lakeport.
Please submit a cover letter with your resume. We want to know who you are, why you want to work for RCS and Xamitin Haven, and why you'd be a good fit for this position! Because this information is so vital, applicants without a cover letter will not be considered.
As a Housing Navigator you would work directly with individuals experiencing homelessness who need support as they seek stable housing. The Xamitin Haven emergency shelter is a collaborative resource center located in Lakeport designed to provide housing related services and safe shelter to people experiencing a housing crisis in Mendocino County. Services are provided through a partnership of multiple community agencies. The facility operates from a low barrier perspective, minimizing barriers to services, shelter, and housing resources. The people you would be serving are shelter guests, people living on the street, people who are housed and need ongoing support to maintain their housing, and other people who have or are experiencing a housing crisis.
This is a full-time position working both independently and with the Xamitin team. You would assist individuals and families with acquiring safe and stable housing, assessing their barriers to housing and identifying ways to work with those barriers. You would recruit and develop relationships with landlords who provide housing opportunities to our participants. You would work collaboratively with other service providers and agencies to improve access to housing and other resources necessary to acquire and sustain housing. This position requires critical thinking and analysis through a racial equity lens, as well as demonstration of compassion, understanding, and empathy while working with diverse staff, guests, and community partners.
Experience:
- Care Manager I: An individual who has less than two (2) years of FTE experience in the mental health-related field providing direct mental health services.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a social work-related position providing direct client services. Prefer candidates with experience working with people experiencing homelessness.
- Care Manager II – At least two (2) years of full-time experience in the social work field providing direct services
- Care Manager III – At least four (4) years of full-time experience in the social work field providing direct client services. Up to a maximum of two (2) years can be substituted by years of education.** Demonstrates ability to work independently with competency in all aspects of the role.**
- **Minimum of two (2) years of college level education (60 semester or 90 quarter units) with a minimum of 12 semester (18 quarter) units in social work-related subject areas such as child development, social work, human behavior, rehabilitation, psychology, or substance use counseling. Must be able to provide written verification of experience upon hire.
- Strongly desired – Candidates with lived/personal experience with homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorder, and/or other challenges experienced by the people served.
Other Qualifications:
- Two (2) years driving experience and ability to drive and use personal vehicle for work required; must show evidence of current CA driver’s license, appropriate insurance, and vehicle safety inspection.
- Must be willing to work occasional shifts on a weekend day for special events.
- Must be willing to occasionally work on the floor at B2 to support the guests utilizing the shelter and day resources.
Training:
- Preferred – Training in harm reduction, Housing First, trauma-informed, low barrier service models.
- RCS provides an in-depth onboarding and training orientation, which includes CPR/First Aid, Crisis Communication/Pro-ACT, Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Problem Solving, introductions to all RCS departments, and other valuable trainings.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position may work within ALL other agency programs, consistent with their scope of practice, on a as needed basis. In addition, may require occasional flexible work schedule to meet the individualized needs of each client.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CA Driver's License, Current Auto Insurance, Clean DMV Printout (no more than 3 points on record), clear background check w/ DOJ, CACI, FBI. CPR and First Aid Certified. TB Test and Physical at the time of employment.
Benefits:
https://redwoodcommunityservices.org/benefits
- RCS offers a comprehensive benefits package.
- RCS welcomes newly graduated professionals.
- RCS provides clinical supervision for employees working towards licensure. Hours provided are based on employment status.
- RCS Non-profit organization - An employee of RCS may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans
Company's website:
- https://redwoodcommunityservices.org
Work Remotely:
- No
Redwood Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Dept.: Xamitin/Lakeport Open: January 17, 2024 Closed: Open until Filled
