Housing navigator, Social Work

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community we serve in!

Position Summary:

Responsible for supporting families residing in Lucy's Hearth's scattered site Permanent Supportive Housing Program. Advocates on behalf of families with landlords and property managers. Provides housing stabilization support, service referrals, and self-sufficiency skills coaching as it relates to maintaining a home, family budgeting, etc. Provides education on tenant rights and responsibilities. The role of the Housing Navigator is to empower every family toward self-sufficiency and long-term safe and stable housing.

This position is located at Lucy's Hearth in Middletown, RI.

Qualifications:

Associates degree in human services (psychology, social work, marriage/family, etc.) or equivalent combination of education & experience required.

Experience working in diverse settings with people across all socio-economic spectrums and a wide variety of personalities and roles - staff, residents, local agencies, contractors, lenders, etc. preferred.

Excellent organizational, computer and customer service skills required.

Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and auto insurance required.

Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.

Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base payDon’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.

Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.

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Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.