What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supportive Housing Navigator position at Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC)?
Where compassion and coordination lead people HOME
The CPLC Supportive Housing Services team is Empowering Lives through Housing Stability. 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.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?
Service Facilitation
Education/Background
Full-time employee’s benefits below and click the link to see more:
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.
The CPLC Supportive Housing Services team is Empowering Lives through Housing Stability. 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.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?
- You will be responsible for orienting all eligible clients to the program and providing housing search, placement, and service coordination support necessary to obtain and maintaining permanent housing.
- You will be responsible for working directly with property owners and property managers within Arizona to identify housing opportunities for individuals and families experiencing any level of housing instability, including homelessness.
Service Facilitation
- Establish links to community agencies/service providers & develop resource directory.
- Provide basic case management and referral services.
- Monitor the ongoing provision of services from outside agencies.
- Research and Evaluation
- Analyze the types, frequency, and other characteristics of services that clients use, need, and want.
- Study available community services and their eligibility requirements.
- Interest in new programs, and barriers to greater participation.
- Observing clients for needs.
Education/Background
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Two years of experience in housing, case management or social service delivery.
- A combination of a minimum of six years of work experience and education will be considered.
- 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)
- Detail oriented with concentrated skills in recordkeeping, budgeting, and mathematics; ability to produce accurate reports for contract compliance with funders.
- 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.
- Experience and commitment to working with multiethnic, multicultural, low-income populations.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, especially Microsoft Teams).
- Proven supervisory and effective leadership skills.
- Excellent documentation and clinical skills.
- Proven ability to follow up and meet deadlines.
- Excellent initiative, flexibility, and stress-management in handling the demands of leadership.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and delegate in order to balance the many responsibilities, and address the various issues that a leader faces during the workday.
Full-time employee’s benefits below and click the link to see more:
- 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
- Telemedicine & 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
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.