Overview
Housing Navigator- Client Engagement – SPA Jobs in Santa Monica, California, USA at Stjosephctr
Position: Â Housing Navigator- Client Engagement – SPA 7
Housing Navigator
– Client Engagement – SPA 7
Full-time
Department:
Housing Services
Background
Since 1976, St. Joseph Center has been meeting the needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Venice, Santa Monica, Mar Vista, and surrounding communities. The Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that assists people without regard for religious affiliation or lack thereof through comprehensive case management and integrated social service programs. The Center enjoys broad-based community support as well as a sponsored relationship with its founders, the Sisters of St.
Joseph of Carondelet. St. Joseph Center serves approximately 6,000 individuals annually.
Brief Description of Principal Activities
Multifaceted intervention,prevention, andeducationservices are carried out at four sites on the Westside of Los Angeles. St. Joseph Center’s integrated programs provide clients with concentrated and coordinated access to services according to the nature of their needs.
Job Summary
The Housing Navigator works as a team member with several social service professionals and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery ofquality carein accordance with the rules and regulations established as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide street-based outreach, navigation, and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness.
Develop and maintain strong ties to the community, law enforcement, the Coordinated Entry System (CES), and other homeless service providers.
Link clients to appropriate bridge/interim housing programs and assist them in completing required paperwork to enroll them in permanent housing-related programs.
Provide case management to meet the needs of each individual.
Build trust and rapport with individuals experiencing homelessness. Assess homeless individuals utilizing the Vulnerability Index (VI) SPDAT.
Link clients to physical health, mental health, and other supportive services. Assist clients to enroll in mainstream benefits and obtain identification (i.e. California Driver’s License, Social Security Card).
Keep highly organized files for each client and enter appropriate data into the region’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Provide bus tokens, bus passes, taxi vouchers, and/or direct transportation as needed.
Participate in SPA 6 case conferencing meetings and other community meetings.
Coordinate with other outreach teams in joint outreach efforts. May be dispatched via county-wide 211 referral system as needed.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are designed to provide typical examples of the work performed; not all duties and responsibilities assigned are included here, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty and responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must be highly motivated and a self-starter. The ability to communicate with and relate to adiversegroup of people including clients, community, and other staff. Must have excellent organizational skills and the capability to work in afast-paced environment.
Strong knowledge of homeless services and resources. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, and Housing First.
Experience:
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Title: Housing Navigator- Client Engagement – SPA
Company: Stjosephctr
Location: Santa Monica, California, USA
Category: Social Work, Non-Profit
