Housing Navigator

This is a professional clinical position providing case management, counseling and supportive interventions to individuals and families who are homeless. Work involves the development of self-sufficiency plans and application of psychotherapeutic and prevention practices, with an emphasis on resiliency and asset development.  Services are provided in the community.

Develop accurate and complete clinical evaluations/assessments of consumers. 

Develop realistic and effective self-sufficiency/treatment plans with consumers, and update them as appropriate.  

Maintain continuity of contact with consumers as appropriate to their plans.        

Plan and implement psychotherapeutic and psych educational groups.

Transport clients as needed and required in personal vehicle as part of service provisions.

Visit or work at sites outside the office as needed or required for services provision and provide own safe transportation to such locations.

Assists eligible families in locating and renting suitable housing; computing and preparing financing arrangements and monitoring owner/tenant compliance with standards

Maintain linkage between Agency, landlord and client

Makes referrals to agencies and departments for the resolution of applicant housing issues

Investigates tenant and owner complaints and conducts follow-up visits

Makes appropriate referrals for assistance when client's needs cannot be met

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field required, with two years' experience preferred. 

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