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Description

Position Title: Housing Navigator

Job Type Full-Time

Reports To: Program Coordinator

Classification: Regular Full-Time (Exempt)

Location: Washington, DC 20009

About Us:

Friendship Place is a nonprofit organization, serving the Washington, DC region, empowering individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness to rebuild their lives with the involvement of the community. Friendship Place offers the most effective model for addressing homelessness, with innovative, customized programs with positive, demonstrable results and a lasting impact on the community and beyond. Our programs are person-centric and individualized to meet the needs and goals of individuals, families, youth/young adults, and Veterans experiencing homelessness. We provide outreach, hospitality, health care, case management, housing, job placement services, and advocacy. We have established a national presence and are known for sharing best practices in the field.

Our Core Values:

Friendship Place is a Person - First Organization that believes in promoting transparency and ethical practices among our team and those we serve. All individuals in our organization are expected to carry out their job tasks in a manner that is consistent with our core values. This includes the following:

* Excellence and Innovation

* Finding Ways to Say "Yes"

* Caring at the Core

* Agents of Change

* Support, Empowerment, and Development

* Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Collaboration

* Integrity and Accountability

Summary:

The Housing Navigator assists Veterans being placed into permanent housing quickly throughout the CoC's served by the program. The Housing Navigator will work in tandem with the VA to assist many Veterans receiving the HUD-VASH subsidy for permanent supportive housing. The Housing Navigator will provide support to SSVF case managers, HUD-VASH case managers, Veteran participants, and community providers. The Housing Navigator serves as a resource to case managers and will assist case management staff with needs related to housing for the following jurisdictions: DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William, Montgomery, Prince George's, and Frederick.

Responsibilities:

* Coordination and communication about services to housing partners, including HUD-VASH

* General case management support in partnership with HUD-VASH, including tenancy preparation and non-clinical service interventions.

* HUD-VASH voucher coordination:

* Document collection required by the PHA for HUD-VASH enrollment

* Work with the PHA to ensure that all HUD-VASH standards are met and to address any concerns that are presented during the vouchering process

* Connection to PHA for HUD-VASH voucher application, including assistance in completing and submitting application and follow up activities

* Review unit compliance with household composition and Fair Market Rent (FMR) requirements

* Preparation of HUD-VASH packet

* Ensuring the voucher briefing is conducted, and Veteran receives voucher when PHA issues it

* Transportation assistance to appointments, including medical appointments

* Assistance with food and personal needs while homeless and coordination of service provision with HUD-VASH

* Securing income through employment or benefits

* Document all participant interactions in HMIS

* Collaborate with external agencies providing services to participants, including community agencies, government agencies, and the VA

* Complete all appropriate monthly and annual reports

* Assist with new staff development

* Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and regular supervision

* Demonstrate empathy and flexibility in responding to participants' needs and requests

* Attend professional trainings and conferences as needed.

* Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

Background & Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree and 2+ years' experience in a similar setting preferred

* Strong commitment to mission, organizational core values including racial equity and social justice

* Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle

* Understanding and/or experience working with Veterans

* Experience with HMIS data entry preferred

* Strong written and verbal skills

* Strong clinical skills and crisis management skills

* Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

* Ability to work well under pressure

* Ability to work as a team player

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

This position requires staff to spend approximately 50% of time in the field spent working in the field working with participants, attending community events and attending CoC meetings. Staff will interact with participants who have a history of experiencing homelessness. Staff are required to spend time viewing units with participants and potentially in participant's home to conduct home visits. Staff will navigate city traffic. Must be able to sit and work at a computer for prolonged periods. Driving for 20% of the time.

Background Checks:

The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and/or fingerprinting including FBI, MPD.

Direct Reports:

N/A

Indirect Reports:

N/A

Specific Requirements:

Must have own transportation to carry out job duties and responsibilities. The vehicle must meet legal requirements (insured, registered, etc.) and the employee must have a valid driver's license.

Other Details:

* Application Deadline: This job is open until filled, or the hiring manager determines that they can no longer accept applications.

* Compensation: The hiring pay range is between $58,117.00 - $63,506.00 per year. The starting annual salary is based on a step system. A candidate's starting pay determination is made based on meeting the basic position requirements, and current completed education, credentials and/or work experience. Please Note: The step system is set and not open to pay negotiation.

* Benefits: We offer an excellent benefits package including low-cost health insurance, health reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 403B defined contribution plan matching, employee assistance programs, professional development, employee resource groups, 14 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation and 10 days of sick leave during 1st year of employment, and much more! (Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees).

* COVID-19: All Friendship Place employees, regardless of their vaccination status, must continue to take precautions against the spread of COVID-19, in accordance with agency's COVID-19 protocols and applicable law and guidance. This includes, but is not limited to, wearing masks in congregated settings, washing their hands or using hand sanitizer often, monitoring their daily health, and staying home if they are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms (or if they are otherwise prohibited from reporting to work by health provider pursuant to CDC, state and local guidance). Since the public health and legal landscapes regarding this policy are subject to frequent changes, Friendship Place reserves the right to amend or cancel this policy at any time at its sole discretion, consistent with applicable law, consistent with CDC guidelines and the DC Department of Health.

* Location: Washington, DC 20009

* Interview Process: Phone screening, Panel style interview, Program Visits, Final Interview.

* Website: www.friendshipplace.org

Diversity, Equal Opportunity, and Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Friendship Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our team and want to involve all those who can contribute to our inclusive culture. We support all qualified individuals within our workforce without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, personal appearance, familial status, family responsibilities, political affiliations, matriculation, credit, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Friend Place is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact human resources at ...@friendshipplace.org

Salary Description

$58,117.00-$63,506.00