Housing Navigator, Los Angeles-Pico Union, Ca

Reports to Social Services Manager; Located in Los Angeles - Pico Union, CA; Classification: Non-Exempt; All positions require candidates to successfully pass a background check, LIVE scan, and TB test.

About the role

The Housing Navigator is responsible for providing direct assistance and support to participants experiencing a housing crisis and homelessness through clinical engagement and intensive case management services. These services include, but are not limited to, the following: crisis intervention; developing and promoting housing readiness; accessing opportunities for housing assistance and rental subsidy programs (e.g., Section 8, EHAP-Emergency Housing and Assistance Program); and securing permanent housing placement. The position is also responsible for the development and implementation of a housing plan and participant budget for each program participant. This position requires extensive coordination within multiple internal NHF Programs (e.g. collaboration with Interdisciplinary teams), and external systems that include developing relationships with the Housing Authority, DMH, Department of Aging, Senior Living, community partners and resources, landlords, and property owners and managers (e.g. following up with housing leads, and applying for units to facilitate optimal outcomes for individuals and moving into permanent housing and/permanent supportive).

Responsibilities

• Conduct Initial Meeting and Assessment for each participant accessing services to build rapport and relationship while evaluating participants’ housing needs, history, barriers, and available services and support.
• Conduct or review intake and assessments for each guests accessing services to evaluate housing needs, history, and service/support needs.
• Connect program Participants to community resources that will support the goal of permanent housing (e.g., benefits advocacy, food pantries, employment services, mental health).
• Collaborate with our guests in determining personal goals and plans to achieve those goals through the development of an Individual Action Plan (IAP).
• Assist our guests in accessing services that address the needs and goals of their IAP. They Include the following but not limited to: Mental/Physical health services, mainstream benefits, education, employment, legal services, and vocational training.
• Provide housing stabilization services to guests. They include the following, but not limited to: Money Management, life skills, accessing transportation, understanding their lease, self-advocacy