Housing Navigator

San Diego LGBT Community Center • San Diego, CA

1d • $23 - $24

About The Position

Under the direction of the Youth Housing Services Manager, the Housing Navigator is responsible for providing housing navigation, outreach, housing placement, and crisis intervention for transitional-age youth (18-24 years old) participating in The Center's LGBTQ Safe STAY Program.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience providing housing-related services to LGBTQ youth, people living with HIV, or marginalized groups of individuals.
• Fluency in English required.
• Must be comfortable working in PC/Windows-based environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities.
• Must demonstrate competence in working with diverse populations.
• Must demonstrate competence in using strength-based, trauma-informed, and positive youth development approaches in service delivery.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience working with people experiencing homelessness, foster care, and juvenile dependency systems.
• Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred.
• Experience managing crises and implementing crisis interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments with clients experiencing housing instability, including Transitional Age Youth Vulnerability Index-Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (TAY VI-SPDAT).
• Assist clients with applications, eligibility documentation, and other housing-related activities.
• Provide ongoing support to clients and accompany them to housing appointments as needed.
• Provide education to clients related to housing, leasing, and tenant rights and responsibilities.
• Guide clients in accessing external services that support their health and well-being.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client goals and needs, individualized housing plans, and service entries into internal data systems.
• Enter program data and outcomes into the region's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to adhere to grant and contract compliance.
• Document thorough case notes that accurately reflect client progress toward individualized housing goals.
• Assist in the completion of monthly narrative reports for funder reports.
• Build and maintain relationships with housing providers.
• Attend housing provider collaborative networking meetings and help identify new housing opportunities for clients.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Scales
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match)
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Chiropractic Health Coverage
• Out-of-Pocket Optional Coverage for Spouses, Domestic Partners, and Dependent Children
• Full-time and Part-Time Schedules
• Generous Vacation and Holiday Benefits
• Professional Training & Development Experiences
• Opportunities for Promotion & Advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees