Housing Navigation - North Long Beach (JR 5659)

About the role

The Housing Navigator role at PATH's North Long Beach Office is part of the SPA 8 Team. Your contributions will help break the cycle of homelessness and advocate for change.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake and individualized needs assessment for all participants and collaborates to develop Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
• Provides referrals, linkages, information, and support to resources that help participants achieve their ISP goals
• Completes program specific assessments (e.g. VI-SPDAT)
• Evaluates strengths and challenges to addressing short term and long-term goals, conducts a 90-day review with the participant after initial intake
• Maintains documentation standards as required by the Program and PATH policies, including completing case file notes in a timely manner and maintaining a complete, accurate, and current participant file with all required documents
• Maintains confidentiality of participant files per HIPAA and all applicable guidelines

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience in healthcare, case management, homeless services or working with vulnerable populations or a related field
• Minimum Qualifications: All levels of education and experience are welcome
• Mandatory Requirements: Must have employment eligibility verification, pass a TB test, and successfully complete CPR/First Aid training, Tuberculosis Test, Background Screening, Drug Test, and PATH's insurance coverage
• Driving is an essential function of this position

Qualifications

• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders
• Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages, and maintains their attention
• Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome
• Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries

Preferred Qualifications

• Passes a driving test and obtains PATH's insurance coverage

Pay

$23.24 to $28.28 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm