SSVF Housing Navigator
Company: Columbus House
Location: Middletown
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
Company Overview & Mission Columbus House opened its doors in
1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of
age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provision of food
and shelter and simple survival, to understanding and working
toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become
homeless. -Columbus House, along with its core of loyal supporters,
friends, and volunteers, has remained committed to fulfilling its
mission: "To serve people who are homeless or at risk of becoming
homeless, by providing shelter and housing and by fostering their
personal growth and independence." -PurposeUnder the direction of
the SSVF Senior Program Manager, the SSVF Housing Navigator will
collaborate with the VA HUD-VASH teams to provide services to
veteran households in need of housing and services. These services
will include developing service plans, providing an appropriate
level of guidance and support, facilitating referrals, and serving
as an advocate on behalf of participants to assist them in securing
services, entitlements, and support to reach their goals. A
critical responsibility will be to cultivate housing opportunities
and to assist participants in avoiding homelessness or
transitioning from homelessness to more appropriate and stable
housing. The navigator will also facilitate landlord recruitment
and build relationships to create a portfolio of housing options
available to veterans entering the housing search process. - The
SSVF Housing Navigator should have a good understanding of the
veteran's housing preference, keep the veteran engaged in the
search process, assist the veteran in gathering all documents
necessary for housing enrollment, accompany to view available
housing opportunities and advocate for the veteran's behalf with
landlords.Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in human services
required with a minimum of two years' experience working in human
services or related fields. Excellent organizational and time
management skills with a deadline-oriented mindset. Strong written
and oral communication skills employing the English language.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other common desktop
applications. Able to effectively use the local network of
substance abuse, mental health, and social services
providers.Familiar with mental health, substance abuse and dual
diagnosis issues, and group dynamics. Complete knowledge base of
all aspects of the delivery of person-centered case management.
Able to meet all documentation requirements. Knowledgeable about
crisis intervention, boundaries, confidentiality, universal
precautions, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and motivational
interviewing. Valid driver's license with a good driving
history.Duties and Responsibilities
- The housing navigator will provide assistance with direct
housing search which includes, but is not limited to, driving
veterans to or meeting veterans at housing units both for viewing
and walk-through purposes, providing housing lists to veterans,
marketing VASH to area landlords and building relationships with
landlords fostering continued and expanding VASH-appropriate
housing stock.
- The housing navigator will act as a consultant to other teams
and staff and is available to support HUD-VASH and other Health
Care for Homeless veterans' staff with housing expertise.
- The navigator will be required to build relationships and
create a portfolio of housing options in their assigned areas.
- The navigator will provide consultation/education to veterans
on community resources.
- The SSVF Housing Navigator will provide a full range of
discipline-specific services within commonly accepted standards of
professional practice which includes case management services,
discharge planning, and other services as appropriate.
- Monitor all cases assigned and complete all
documentation/charting required by Columbus House and the SSVF
Program Office.
- Other related duties as assigned. -Supervised by: -SSVF Program
ManagerSalary: $17.30 to $19.23 per hour plus excellent
benefits.Schedule: 40 Hours per week, Flexible, Monday - Friday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm - -Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other
additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
- 401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays -Equal Opportunity Employer:
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
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Keywords: Columbus House, Middletown , SSVF Housing Navigator, Other , Middletown, Connecticut
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