What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Connect Housing Navigator position at City Care?
Description:
City Care exists to do the work few others are willing to do. We believe in the intrinsic value of every person.
It is with love and compassion that we walk alongside neighbors who are often overlooked in our community. We provide food for the hungry, relief for the hurting, and hold space for complete restoration of lives that have gotten off course. With enough endurance, we witness, firsthand, remarkable stories of transformation.
Still reading? Great! Now more about the position.
Position Description:
We are looking for a very organized and task-oriented Navigator who is well equipped to work with
families with children as well as vulnerable single women and men on a flexible schedule.
Requirements:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
but is not limited to document recovery, collaboration with OKC’s Continuum of Care and other
partner agencies to leverage resources to facilitate progress and forward motion.
Previous experience in case management, recovery, or justice work. Or previous experience
working with adults and children living with disabilities.
Ability to use a computer and accurately enter data into a database. HMIS experience preferred.
Pre-employment background check, driving record, and drug test.
Must have a current Oklahoma driver’s license, reliable transportation and updated car
insurance.
Preferred:
Professional experience navigating mental and physical health systems, benefits and
resources
Previous shelter experience Behavioral Health Case Manager II Peer Recovery Support
Specialist or previous work or lived experience in a recovery environment
This position is fully grant funded for a four year term
City Care exists to do the work few others are willing to do. We believe in the intrinsic value of every person.
It is with love and compassion that we walk alongside neighbors who are often overlooked in our community. We provide food for the hungry, relief for the hurting, and hold space for complete restoration of lives that have gotten off course. With enough endurance, we witness, firsthand, remarkable stories of transformation.
Still reading? Great! Now more about the position.
Position Description:
We are looking for a very organized and task-oriented Navigator who is well equipped to work with
families with children as well as vulnerable single women and men on a flexible schedule.
Requirements:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Carry out the mission, vision and values of City Care.
- Know the resources available in the community and develop a network of contacts.
- Coordinate school enrollment for children accompanying families.
- Develop individualized plans with families by working to identify their self-directed goals. Improve
- Provide case management assistance, resource development, crisis intervention and direct support
but is not limited to document recovery, collaboration with OKC’s Continuum of Care and other
partner agencies to leverage resources to facilitate progress and forward motion.
- Promote housing stability for each incoming referral by documenting progress, resource linkages,
- Ensure ROI’s, case notes and weekly documentation is updated and in compliance with best
- Manage donation inventory in family suites and collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator to replenish
- Exceed the minimum expectation of weekly face-to-face meeting with families.
- Facilitate in-house group meetings and social activities in the community.
- Attend weekly staffing and community meetings as designated. Uphold professional confidentiality
Previous experience in case management, recovery, or justice work. Or previous experience
working with adults and children living with disabilities.
Ability to use a computer and accurately enter data into a database. HMIS experience preferred.
Pre-employment background check, driving record, and drug test.
Must have a current Oklahoma driver’s license, reliable transportation and updated car
insurance.
Preferred:
Professional experience navigating mental and physical health systems, benefits and
resources
Previous shelter experience Behavioral Health Case Manager II Peer Recovery Support
Specialist or previous work or lived experience in a recovery environment
This position is fully grant funded for a four year term