Housing navigator - Navigation Program - Norcoss, GA

• Location 6010 Dawson Blvd.,Norcross, GA, 30093,United States
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 25%
• Manage Others No

Job Title: Housing Navigator

Job

Hours:

8:30am - 5:00pm - Times May Vary

Base

Location:

Hybrid - Assigned Locations May Vary

Division/Department/Program: Housing Navigation Services

View Point Health is a Community Behavioral Health agency utilizing a team of psychiatrists, nurses, licensed counselors and social workers, as well as other professionals to provide services to individuals who need treatment and support to cope with mental illness, substance abuse, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. View Point Health serves uninsured, underinsured, low-income Medicaid, Medicare, war veterans and some private insurance across multiple locations with a full continuum of behavioral health services and support.

The Housing Support Coordinator will provide Housing Coordination Services to individuals involved in various Housing Programs. The initial goal is to assist adult individuals with securing and maintaining stable housing.

• Engage in assertive outreach with individuals to build rapport and quickly move participants out of homelessness.
• Provide case management services to address enrolled clients’ barriers to housing.
• Conduct a minimum of 1 contact per month/per client within their community setting or within client’s current residence.
• Work with other service providers and staff in support of effective consumer treatment, linkage, communication, and continuity of service.
• Conduct targeted outreach to owners/property managers of rental units to educate them on the benefits of program participation.
• Create, maintain, and regularly update landlord/housing list with detailed information to assist in matching program participants with suitable housing options.
• Provide housing search assistance for eligible referred program participants.
• Work with partner agencies to support program participants in completing applications and applying for supportive documentation to accompany admissions applications (i.e. self-certifications, birth certificate, social security card, etc.).
• Track individuals referred and families and ensure continued progression through housing process.
• Assess all households for mainstream benefits and supportive services available to support eligible individuals and families through their transition
• Write progress notes and other supportive documentation that is compliant with program, payer, and agency requirements.
• Keeps records on each consumer that complies with all VPH and other regulatory authority standards for content and maintenance.
• Use personal vehicle for consumer transportation needs when agency vehicle is unavailable.
• Represents the site at meetings, tours and visits, inspections, audits, and evaluations.
• Stays up to date on training as required by VPH and all other regulatory authorities.
• Other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related experience in a social services-related position; or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Social Services Tech 2 (SST
011) or position equivalent.

Note: Some positions may require certification or licensure.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited college Certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification
• Two (2) years working in homeless services.
• Two (2) years working in rapid rehousing
• Familiarity with individualized support plan development and community resources
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds,
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing,
• Must be 21 years of age,
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.

Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life…