Housing Navigator
Volunteers Of America Colorado - Denver, CO
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Housing Navigator Denver, CO ( Apply Description WHO WE ARE Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities. The Housing Navigator is tasked with engaging, recruiting, and retaining landlords, conducting housing consultations with program participants, and serving as the subject-matter agency expert in all matters related to the development of programming linked to housing placement. Job duties include conducting vacancy searches, hosting informational meetings with participants and partners, coordinating participant placement into housing, developing and maintaining housing databases, composing regular correspondence with landlords and assessing their program satisfaction, identifying housing options for program participants, and training staff members and program participants in the subject areas of landlord retention, landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities, and housing development/operating models relevant to homeless services. The Housing Navigator will be expected to receive extensive training related to Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) standards and requirements. Requirements Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, or a closely related field or related experience -AND- 1 year of direct, full-time case management experience demonstrating the ability to consistently apply field-relevant best practices and standards. -OR- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field. Must possess a Colorado driver's license and state-mandated automobile insurance. Must possess a personal vehicle that may be used for work-related travel (reimbursement for mileage is available). Must complete agency and program credentialing within 12 weeks of hire and maintain credentialing standards thereafter. Proficient computer skills, to include proficiency with the following: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); communication and collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, Google Teams); digital calendars (Google, Outlook); file-sharing programs (Dropbox, Google Drive); and project management software (Asana) Proficient with Windows operating system. Position Type Full time Potential for hybrid work. Position Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 Starting Pay: Based on experience Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status Vacation Time Separate Sick Time Paid Holidays Floating Holidays Personal Days Volunteer/Wellness Day Tuition Assistance Pension Plan 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances Life Insurance Accident Insurance Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program Employee Discount Program LifeLock with Norton Public Service Loan Forgiveness Volunteers of America is an EEO/AA Employer POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please begin the Interactive Process. Salary Description 22.00-24.00/hr
Created: 2024-09-23