NEST Day Resource Navigator

NEST Day Resource Navigator

Regular Half/Full-Time: 26 - 36 hours per week, non-exempt, hourly

Resource Advocate:

• Provide service with integrity, respect, empathy, and confidentiality
• Ensures provision of basic services in an emotionally and physically safe, clean, and supportive atmosphere
• Engages as a member of a team of care to ensure safety, stability, and permanency using trauma-informed care

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field preferred.
• Experience in case management and working with target population preferred.

Resource Advocate Responsibilities:

• Build trusting relationships with participants experiencing homelessness through consistent, compassionate engagement
• Conduct intakes, assessments, and service plans for individuals using the resource center
• Connect participants to housing programs, mental health services, substance use treatment, and other community resources
• Provide assistance with ID applications, medical appointments, benefits enrollment, and transportation coordination
• Assist participants with access to mail, phone, internet, and hygiene services
• Maintain accurate, confidential participant records in accordance with program and funder requirements
• Report participant outcomes and service connections
• Collaborate with outreach and housing staff to ensure continuity of care
• Support the daily operations of the Day Resource Center including check-in, referrals, and coordination of donated goods
• Help ensure the safety, cleanliness, and welcoming environment of the center
• De-escalate conflicts using trauma-informed and harm reduction techniques
• Remain aware of current services offered by service providers such as mental health, housing, and employment assistance and make referrals as appropriate
• Attend all meetings including weekly check-ins, clinical supervision, reflective supervision, weekly staff meetings, and all staff meetings
• Complete and attend trainings as assigned
• Maintain a clean driving record based on DreamTree Project insurance requirements
• Participate in the on-call rotation schedule
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Compensation:

• $100 = 30 Days after start date
• $100 = 60 Days after start date

Job Types: Full-time, Half-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26