Application Closing Date: January 6, 2023
Job Category: Social Services
Department: Ruth’s Place Manager
Direct Reports: None
Seniority Level: Associate
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Travel: No

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Ruth’s Place Manager, the Housing Navigator will provide housing location, navigation, and stabilization services to homeless transition age youth (18-24 years old) who have been identified through the Coordinated Entry System for Youth (CESY). They will be responsible for assessing needs and connecting youth to housing that is appropriate for their needs. This may include (but not be limited to) crisis/bridge housing, permanent supportive housing, shared housing, or general affordable housing. The Housing Navigator will interface with landlords, accompany youth to housing appointments, and assist youth throughout the entire housing search and move-in process. Once the young person is in housing, the Navigator will assist them in developing an individualized action plan, with a focus on housing stability, and will connect youth to community-based services to meet their ongoing needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work with staff to ensure that each youth completes an initial intake, needs assessment, and CES for Youth screening tool.

2. Assist youth in determining personal goals and plans to achieve those goals through the development of an Individual Action Plan (IAP).

3. Assist youth in accessing services that address the needs and goals of their
IAP, including but not limited to: mental/physical health services, mainstream benefits, education, employment, legal services, and vocational training.

4. Provide housing stabilization services to youth, which may include topics like money management, life skills, accessing transportation, understanding their lease, self-advocacy and other topics based on the needs of youth.

5. Partner on and participate in outreach efforts to youth experiencing homelessness in South Los Angeles.

6. Establish and cultivate relationships with landlords and other housing providers to build a portfolio of housing options for youth.

7. Participate in care coordination meetings and other CES-related meetings.

8. Enter data in required databases, compile and submit reports that track client status and support services provided.

9. Maintain accurate client case files of all required eligibility documents.

10. Attend staff development training as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1-2 years’ experience or related work and a Bachelors-level Degree; or an
Associates-level Degree and 5 or more years’ experience providing housing- based support services to young people facing multiple barriers to housing stability.

2. Experience working with youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability, and/or have had experience in foster care, probation, mental health systems.

3. Reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision, who has a good work ethic, and an ability to set and maintain personal boundaries.

4. Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and to meet deadlines.

5. Reliable transportation: valid driver's license, and car insurance as required by law, as appropriate.

6. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. On occasion walk or drive to different local sites throughout the day.
2. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
3. Combination of field and office environment.
4. May necessitate working in busy and loud environments.
5. May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise, and odor.
6. Work regularly in a community that is exposed to gang activity, substance use, homelessness, and high unemployment rates.
7. This is not a work-from-home position.

RESPONSIBILITIES COMMON TO ALL AGENCY EMPLOYEES

1. Encompass a “do whatever it takes approach” to serving our community
2. Always maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality.
3. Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues.
4. Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines.
5. Maintain professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency.
6. Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others.
7. Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.
8. Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of communication.
9. Regular and prompt attendance in the office is required
10. Work with limited to minimum supervision.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor and or executive team.

CRCD is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for employment. As such, all CRCD employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including new hires. All new hires must provide proof of vaccination on or before their start date; alternatively, new hires may request a medical or religious exemption on or before their start date. If a new hire requires a medical or religious exemption, CRCD will engage in the interactive process with the new hire; a new hire cannot begin working for CRCD until the medical or religious exemption application has been approved. Similarly, if a new hire is not yet vaccinated, CRCD will delay the start date until the new hire can provide proof of vaccination or approval of a medical or religious exemption application.

All candidates are subject to a criminal history check and meet CRCD’s criteria regarding criminal history and must pass background check conducted by LA County. CRCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the EEO/ADA Coordinator. EEO /ADA Coordinator contact: Stacey Cabling (213) 743-6193

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90007: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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