Description

Under general supervision of the Family, Young Adult & Rapid Rehousing department and working collaboratively with other Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program agencies, provides individualized client-driven support to young adults (18-24) who experience housing instability and/or homelessness to meet their immediate needs and assist with identifying and maintaining safe and appropriate housing without a stay in a shelter, whenever possible. For those young adults who do enter literal homelessness, the YHDP Navigator works collaboratively with enrolled participants and continuum of care (CoC) partners to chart a rapid pathway out of shelter and into safe permanent housing. Assist participants with determining program and housing eligibility, program enrollment, housing coordination with local Public Housing Authorities, other community housing organizations, and through private landlord engagement. Ensures that individual choice is upheld during participation in the housing process. Supports a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by employing anti-racist practices and principles within the department and across the agency.

This is a non-exempt, union position with a minimum-starting wage of $18.00 per hour.

The hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree with specialization in social, behavioral or human services with a minimum of one year professionally supervised work in the delivery of mental health, chemical dependency and/or social services. Lived experience of homelessness and/or housing instability and/or embodiment of the diverse identities of young adults who experience homelessness in Cuyahoga County they serve, particularly, but not limited to, BIPOC, LGBTQIA , and Young Adult. Valid Ohio driver’s license with less than six points and proof of automobile insurance, adhering to the minimum requirements of Ohio’s Financial Responsibility Act.