Housing Navigator Westside Administration

Role: Housing NavigatorReports to: Program Manager Housing Stabilization and CESProgram: 1705- NavigationDepartment: Coordinated EntryLocation: Westside Administration Office - 1453 16th Street 2nd Floor Santa Monica CA 90404Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pmStatus:Full-time/Non-Exempt/Non-ManagementBenefits:Medical Vision Dental Life Insurance 403(b) Retirement plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) :1Summary:In collaboration with the Department of Mental Health Interim Housing Program (DMH IHP) the Housing Navigation Program is responsible for providing housing-focused supportive services for people experiencing homelessness with the goal of helping them identify apply for secure and move into permanent housing. As a vital member of a multi-person Housing Navigation team housed within the Housing department this role bridges a critical gap in services in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care (LA CoC). This is a fast-paced role that operates in the field with clients and is also required to partner with staff and clients at Interim Housing sites within the agency. The role is responsible for preparing housing applications must have a strong focus on attention to detail and will report to the Program Manager for the timely processing of any documentation submitted to the Housing Authority Permanent Supportive Housing providers or private landlords on behalf of program-enrolled Duties and Responsibilities: Carry a case load of 20-25 clients to prepare and ensure that their housing interventions are successful as signified by the signing of a a housing plan in collaboration with the client detailing clients needs for the County approved Coordinated Entry System Los Angeles Homeless Assessment Tool in HMIS within one month in partnership with IHP that all required documents are uploaded into HMIS within 3 months of client entering IHP. Assist clients with obtaining identification and Social Security card verification of disability verification of homelessness and other documents needed for permanent housing as as the clients Point of Contact for permanent housing resource the clients additional treatment providers when a client is matched to a permanent housing housing applications including the Universal Housing Application within seven days of with the clients to locate available permanent housing units transporting and accompanying the client to view available units and completing a rental application prior to the vouchers expiration housing resources and developing relationships with property owners property management companies and landlords to increase the permanent housing opportunities for clients to property management/housing authority offices to complete applications and execute clients in understanding the requirements of the lease the lease up process and expectations for clients with obtaining security deposit furniture and other household in arranging for and supporting the details of the move to permanent housing and providing and negotiating leases with landlords/property managers conducting unit site visits and providing support to the participant regarding budgeting for housing warm handoff to permanent housing case managers as the oversight of Program Manager and supervisory team collaborate with assigned DMH IHP site staff to effectively communicate problem solve and provide services to clients identified for Housing up to date accurate and complete data and progress notes records and communication logs regarding referrals housing applications and coordination with outside partners and as required by the project and its funding a current thorough knowledge of Housing Resources and various subsidy types inclusive of Permanent Supportive Housing providers in our and maintain effective working relationships with HACLA HACOLA DHS DMH and other community housing resource and participate in supervision staff meetings trainings conferences workshops and special projects to promote professional :Bachelors degree in related field (Social Work Community Organizing or other Human Services) and one years full-time experience working with people experiencing homelessness preferably those living with mental illness and / or substance addictions; or an equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge of homeless social service providers and Coordinated Entry SystemAble to communicate and interact with subcontractors housing providers and community partners in a culturally competent mannerDetail oriented with excellent time management organizational written verbal interpersonal and computer skillsSelf-starter with the ability to stay ahead of the curve and thrive in fast-paced work environmentAble to work effectively with a wide range of constituenciesCurrent valid CA Drivers Environment:Combination of field and office environmentRegularly required to sit stand bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 occasion walk or drive to different local sitesWill necessitate working in busy and loud environmentsWill be exposed to elements like cold heat dust noise and odorMay need to bend stoop twist and sit throughout the day