Housing Navigator at , Inc. Meriden, CT

Housing Navigator job at New Opportunities, Inc. – Meriden, CT.

Full-Time, Non-Union, Non-Exempt Position: $19.00 per hour; 40 hours per week Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Works to ensure access and participation of consumers in available permanent housing opportunities and ensure consumers remain stably housed. Supports the Meriden/Middletown/Wallingford CAN coordination process.

• Engages participants in identification of housing opportunities and assists with the placement process including landlord dialogue and inspection services.
• Works with participants to address barriers to stable housing, including linkages to benefit assistance programs and internal/external community resources.
• Provides ongoing supports for participants in meeting housing goals and in-home visits to ensure housing stabilization.
• Participates in data collection and service documentation activities and maintains accurate client files.
• Completes monthly and quarterly data and narrative reports on program performance.
• Works in support of MMW CAN identified goals related to housing placement and exit strategies.
• Tracks customer activity for the MMW region and identifies trends in placements, exits, and length of stay.
• Attends Meriden/Middletown/Wallingford CAN meetings as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field preferred; similar combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience
  : 2 years of direct housing assistance services and building/managing relationships with community partners.
• Job Skills
  :
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Knowledge of HUD housing assistance programs.
  • Ability to review, analyze, and report on data.
  • Problem solving/Conflict resolution.
  • Excellent oral and written skills.
  • Computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel).
  • Willingness to travel to various locations.
• Licenses/Certification
  :
  Must have a valid Connecticut driver’s license and access to a privately maintained vehicle.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Vacation Time
• Personal Time
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay

EOE AA M/F/Vets/Disability