Housing Navigator

The Housing Navigator is an integral member of AllHealth Network. The Housing Navigator will primarily work with individuals experiencing homelessness in order to assist them in accessing housing. This includes developing landlord partnerships throughout the region. Part of this position will be transporting clients to, from apartment complexes, and on housing searches.

Goals and Objectives:
* Meet productivity standards for the job role
* Co-manage an active caseload of clients requiring both clinical and non-clinical interventions
* Provide care coordination services to effectively manage the physical and behavioral health care of clients with complex needs
* Communicate and collaborate with colleagues, care providers and community resources to seamlessly integrate complex services
* Promote a positive culture of collaboration within AllHealth Network

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the associated Core job listed above, this position is responsible for the following:
* Facilitate housing groups for staff, clients and community members.
* Assist with completing applications for subsidized housing
* Partner with clients to assist them in finding a supportive housing situation.
* Maintain effective relationships with community partners in an effort to obtain new resources for clients in need of supportive housing.
A minimum of 50% of this position will be responsible for the following :
* Implements, maintains, and oversees all responsibilities of Dept of Housing (DOH) housing choice Vouchers.
* Manage an assigned caseload of participants;
* Conduct annual and interim recertifications and inspections within required time frames, which includes determining housing assistance payment and tenant rent calculations.
* Educate participants on program requirements and family obligations;
* Conduct all job functions in alignment with the PHA's Administrative Plan, HUD regulations and other state and local requirements;
* Helps resolve problems between clients, landlords, and/or property managers.
* Assists and collaborates with leadership for audits of housing files for HUD voucher programs

Education:
* Bachelor's degree in a health/behavioral health related area of focus such as social work, psychology, sociology;

Experience:
* Minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare related field such as a hospital, home health provider, community-based agency and customer service experience.
* May require additional specialized experience and/or knowledge depending on program needs and focus (i.e., housing, vocational rehabilitation, recovery, working with special populations, etc.)

Skills/Knowledge:
* Knowledge of behavioral health terminology, understanding of care coordination and case management related service functions (ie: outreach and engagement, community resources, discharge planning, referrals, insurance/payer).
* Ability to operate PC-based software programs including proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint and other computer based systems.
* Possess excellent customer service skills, strong organization skills, flexibility in responding to multiple demands, able to complete routine work with minimal direction from supervisor.
* Communicate effectively in written and oral communication with health care team, clients and families, and community providers.

Hourly Rate: $23 - $25.96 an hour

Benefits & Perks for Employees Working 30 hours or more:

AllHealth Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.