Community Teamwork Lowell , MA 01850
Posted 6 days ago
Satellite Housing Navigator
Are you interested in a position that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others? Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization with over 500 employees dedicated to reducing barriers and creating opportunities for low income individuals and families.
At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.
We offer:
Starting Pay: $24.34
Casual work environment
4 weeks of Paid Time Off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Life Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
12 paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Career advancement and professional development
5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action Agency
37.5 hour work week
The Satellite Housing Navigator will work within the Coordinated Entry System of the Balance of State (BoS) Continuum of Care (CoC).The Housing Navigator is responsible for providing outreach services to unsheltered homeless persons in the community and to those referred by mental health providers, hospitals, and social service agencies. The housing navigator will administer assessments, facilitate placement into emergency housing, and connect to social services and permanent housing. The Satellite Housing Navigator will assist clients in obtaining housing readiness documentation and assist with the housing application process.
Responsibilities include:
Administer intake assessments
Facilitate placement into emergency housing
Connect individuals to relevant social services
Assist in completing applications to permanent housing
Assist in obtaining housing readiness documentation
Connect with Housing Providers to identify housing opportunities
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Prior related experience required.
Maintaining a non-judgmental attitude and unconditional positive regard when working with unsheltered individuals.
Ability to engage in street based outreach.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to work effectively with people of varying racial, ethnic, cultural, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Familiarity with Harm Reduction and Housing First models of service delivery.
Ability to listen with sensitivity to other people's feelings, needs, and point of view; demonstrate tact and courtesy in expressing opinions or ideas, recognizing opportunities to enhance community relations.
Understanding of severe mental health, physical health, and substance abuse issues and symptoms.
Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently and have strong organizational skills
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Have creative problem-solving skills
A valid Massachusetts Driver's License and insurance is required for the position.
Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Community Teamwork is a drug free work environment.
Community Teamwork