We are currently seeking a Housing Navigator for our Community Support Services program. As the Housing Navigation and Retention Specialist at JFS, you will work with consumers to maintain current housing or locate additional/alternate housing in the community to improve their overall well-being and success in independent living.

Job Duties:

• Engage consumers to complete monthly housing checklist and review current housing status; provide skills training to consumers to contact landlords and follow up regarding questions, repairs, lease violations, etc.
• Establish and cultivate landlord/property manager relationships to increase access to housing/resources to support consumers, maintain database of available housing resources
• Manage renters insurance records for consumers to ensure compliance with lease and provide consumer protection
• Educate consumers on housing search and moving process, lease requirements, and housing-related applications and benefits/entitlements; assist consumers in identifying housing priorities in order to promote stability and permanent housing
• Provide initial and ongoing individualized supports to assist consumers with obtaining and maintaining housing, this includes housing searches, education on lease requirements, etc.
• Participate in systems meeting as requested

Education/Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related Human Services field
• One year of residential mental health setting required for case managers with Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience in property management preferred

JFS encourages and supports staff pursuing clinical licensing by providing FREE on-the-job Clinical Supervision Program to staff looking to obtain their LCSW license.

Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) is a multi-service agency. With more than 150 employees, our team is committed to helping people realize their fullest potential and achieve personal goals. Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties is committed to diversity in the workplace, reinforcing inclusion reflective of the multicultural communities we are committed to serving. The agency is dedicated to the advancement and upward mobility of our staff members. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to join our team, enriching our workforce and community.

JFS is dedicated to a flexible work-life balance for its team members by offering 16 Holidays, up to 4 weeks' vacation, and 3 weeks of sick time. We offer excellent benefits packages - including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, TelaDoc, 403(B) Retirement, and more. JFS looks forward to welcoming you to our offices based in Atlantic City, Margate, Egg Harbor Township, Mays Landing, and Cape May Courthouse, to begin an exciting, meaningful, and rewarding career.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person