Supportive Housing Navigator

Job Summary

The CPLC Supportive Housing Services team empowers lives through housing stability. The Housing Navigator role involves orienting clients to the program, housing search, placement, and service coordination.

About the Role

The Housing Navigator EMPOWERS LIVES by serving individuals and families that experience multiple barriers to housing stability and connecting them to affordable housing opportunities and supportive service resources.

Responsibilities

• Orient all eligible clients to the program and provide housing search, placement, and service coordination support.
• Work directly with property owners and property managers to identify housing opportunities for individuals and families experiencing any level of housing instability, including homelessness.
• Establish links to community agencies/service providers and develop a resource directory.
• Provide basic case management and referral services.
• Maintain the ongoing provision of services from outside agencies.
• Research and evaluate the types, frequency, and characteristics of services used, needed, and wanted by clients.
• Study available community services and their eligibility requirements.
• Observe clients for needs.

Qualifications

• Education/Background: Bachelor's degree preferred; two years of experience in housing, case management, or social service delivery; a combination of six years of work experience and education may be considered.
• Job Knowledge: Working knowledge of housing practices, including AZ Landlord Tenant Act, Fair Housing, Housing Quality Standards (HQS), and Property Management. Marketing and salesmanship skills, ability to meet a demanding workload and multi-task throughout work schedule. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, proficient in Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Outlook, and Excel).
• Additional Requirements: Bilingual language preferred; valid Driver’s License in good standing and proof of insurance; funder requirements of 21 years of age; must pass background screening and TB test prior to start; Level One Fingerprint clearance or ability to obtain fingerprint clearance or ability to have 60 days of employment; must maintain clearance.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits, including:

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Teleremedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection
• Voluntary Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

CPLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in creating a truly impactful workforce. We commit to fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies.

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