Housing navigator, Social Work

The Housing Navigator’s primary purpose is to assist clients searching for housing with leasing community-based housing that meets Housing Quality Standards, Fair Market Rents and Occupancy based Standards according to HUD. This position is a liaison and advocate between landlords, Case Managers, and STF clients.

• Work closely with owners of private property, management, and leasing agents to ensure availability of affordable rental options for clients
• Oversee and administer telephone inquiries from landlords, clients, and the general public
• Work with Supervisor and management team to ensure all necessary referrals are requested each month to ensure budget spend down for each grant
• Conduct contract signings and all initial paperwork with new clients.
• Coordinate and attend HOM inc. briefings with clients
• Ensure all documentation related to the housing search, move in, HOM inc. and landlord communication during move in process is entered into Salesforce within 48 hours (and before transfer of file to CM).
• Ensure documentation regarding housing inspections are uploaded into the clients file in Salesforce to ensure accurate record for the unit and communicate inspection results with Save the Family team in a timely manner
• Maintain a current list of prospective landlords and strive to augment that list, as well as have ongoing communication with case managers of housing possibilities in the community and challenges to finding housing.
• Document all data related to housing search, move ins/move outs, barriers, and landlords in Salesforce and prepare necessary ongoing reports outlined by the CPO timely and accurately.
• Act as a liaison between landlords, clients, STF and other collaborators. Ensure that at all times following HUD, contract and STF guidelines.
• As needed, assist with short-term inventions to ensure housing stability such as: landlord mediation, education for tenants on AZ landlord/tenant laws, and landlord outreach (locating new properties).
• Notify Direct Service Managers and Case Managers of upcoming scheduled inspections and inspection results to ensure initial case management home visits are completed by case managers within 48 hours of move in.
• Provide clients with initial resources they will need as they are searching for housing and working toward stability, including but not limited to:
  Resources for vital docs, employment, mental health services, etc. and document those resources in Salesforce.
• Apply Trauma-Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing approaches when working with clients. Ensure clients receive strengths-based case management and coordinated services to help them secure housing.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Prepare and submit all required reports and monitoring activities in a timely and accurate manner as directed by supervisor.
• Adhere to STF policies and procedures
• Be culturally competent, be able to treat everyone with dignity, celebrate the diversity of our community, and be inclusive of all people in our community.

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent experience in social service and/or housing related work
• Experience with landlord relationships and/or training in dealing with Landlord/Tenant/ Leasing issues preferred
• At least one year of experience working with homeless individuals and mental health issues is preferred
• Some experience in the non-profit & social service sector is preferred.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• The candidate must have flexible availability - office hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm, though this position may have a varied work schedule including some evenings
• Be able to proficiently speak, read and write the English language.
• Demonstrate cultural competence, treat everyone with dignity, celebrate the diversity of our community, and be inclusive of all people in our community.
• A valid Arizona driver’s license, current auto insurance, and clean driving record are required.
• Be 21 years of age or older for liability insurance requirements
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card OR must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Eligible to work in the United States of America.

• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Save the Family Foundation of Arizona.
• Be a self-starter with excellent time management skills.
• Possess a…