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Health and Housing Navigator 11203, Administrative and Community Office

Future Opening: Health and Housing Navigator

Full Time • 11203, Administrative and Community Office
Benefits:
  • EAP
  • PSLF
  • 403 (b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources
PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Health & Housing Navigator will recruit clients into a multi-pronged intervention consisting of: sexual health, hepatitis, and substance misuse screening; brief interventions and education sessions; linkage to biomedical and behavioral interventions; and supportive services. The program will use social media campaigns to promote awareness of mental health issues; risk reduction strategies; substance use, hepatitis, and HIV prevention options; and anti-stigma messaging.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The major responsibility of this position includes, but are not limited to:

  • Perform initial comprehensive case management assessment and develop a plan of intervention that addresses the need fohousing and care coordination.
  • Assist a minimum of 75 clients with housing applications such as Section 8 and 2010e.
  • Work with Program Coordinator and Mental Health Worker to develop individualized housing plans and assist unstably housed individuals with obtaining long term housing.
  • Provide education, case management and benefits navigation to target population.Provide linkages for PrEP, PEP, IART/HIV or STI treatment, and assist with SDOH.
  • Provide individual and group education on topics such as housing retention, tenancy skills and money management.
  • Manage day-to-day Drop-in Center/office activities that incorporate social, education, and community building activities.
  • Ensure all data and reports are submitted by 12pm every Friday.
  • Rotating weekends are required.
  • Other duties and responsibilities can be assigned as necessary.
EDUCATION

  • High School Diploma or GED, and one year of applicable experience and/or equivalent experience.
· Minimum one (1) year of similar work experience, facilitating groups and performing Outreach/community engagement activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Previous professional or personal experience in housing placement and assistance preferred.

· Commitment and knowledge of issues related to homelessness, mental health, and substance misuse.

· Previous work experience with high risk, YMSM, HIV+ populations.

· Outstanding writing and communication skills.

· Certified in HIV/HCV testing or will obtain certification with 60 days of hire.

 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license

 

Persons with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Compensation: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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