Housing Access Navigator

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you passionate about social justice and ready to make an impact If so we have an amazing opportunity for you! We are looking for a Housing Access Navigator to join the team at our Assisted Living Program. The Assisted Living Program (ALP) helps people disabled due to HIV/AIDS who are homeless. ALP helps individuals obtain a housing subsidy secure an apartment and then provides ongoing case management to help each individual maintain their health housing and independence.

Schedule: This is a full-time in office position 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Salary: $48000

What Youll Do:

• Collect required documentation for new clients including HIV status income verification homelessness status insurance coverage and other eligibility documentation.
• Assess needs of new clients develop Individual Service Plan for each client and assist clients with housing stabilization
• Enter all client data in appropriate data management systems including eHana and Health Law Institutes ProLaw data collection system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist clients in accessing housing resources including assisting in completing documents for Housing Works database JRI housing waitlists and applying for affordable housing opportunities when available.
• Participate as a member of JRIs Health Law Institute working closely with attorneys and paralegal. Attend team meetings and collaborate on client issues.
• Assist attorneys with advocacy and litigation including drafting housing search logs documenting housing conditions issues testifying on behalf of clients when appropriate and other tasks as necessary.
• Search out available community resources and supports. Advocate and make appropriate referrals for assistance and support. Provide follow-up to individual clients around referrals. Collaborate with other service providers and case managers to ensure continuity of services.
• Network with landlords community groups advocacy groups and other stakeholders to locate available and affordable housing opportunities in the Boston area.
• Review and process rental assistance applications for Homelessness Prevention Rent Start-Up Utility Assistance and other potential assistance types. Collect all required eligibility documentation maintain communication with referring providers and collaborate with Housing Access team to provide the appropriate assistance based on assessed client need.
• Utilize electronic medical record system to keep accurate notes of all interactions with and pertaining to clients and complete required reporting documents. Respect and protect the confidentiality of these and all other records relating to clients.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Why JRI

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect collaboration and opportunity where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC LCSW LICSW RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups self-care resources and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Bachelors Degree preferred or equivalent human services experience.
• Minimum of three years experiencein human services.
• Experience working with homeless populations preferred.
• Must demonstrateteamwork and communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and manage multiple projects at once.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect collaboration and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each persons contributions we create an environment where people can grow develop their skills and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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