Housing Navigator - Hope House Health & Living Center at Penobscot Community Health Care
Bangor, United States
Job Descrption
Are you a kind, resourceful individual with a passion for improving the lives of people experiencing homelessness? PCHC’s Hope House Health & Living Center is looking for a Housing Navigator! In this role, you’ll provide support to participants by providing case management and connecting them to housing relocation and stabilization services and resources, with the goal of obtaining and sustaining permanent housing. If your superpowers include advocacy, critical thinking, and excellent customer service skills, then this dynamic position is for you! Apply today and make a positive impact!
Works with people experiencing homelessness to evaluate housing barriers, needs, and goals. Evaluates participates through housing assessment and prioritization and refers to appropriate housing intervention.
Provides support to participants in their search for decent, affordable, and appropriate housing. This support includes but is not limited to:
Assists in completing applications, interpreting leases, understanding tenant rights and responsibilities, and more.
Assists in developing and adapting support and action plans.
Assists participants in building social skills that will enhance the acquisition and retention of safe, affordable housing.
Establishes and fosters relationships with housing programs, landlords, and property managers, and other shelter providers in the community to ensure adequate housing options for participants. Coordinates efforts to ensure participants receive available services and support needs tailored to fit their individual needs.
Works within teams to ensure Hope House program services are mission-focused. Continuously looks to seek improvement and implement best practices.
Federally Qualified Health Center offering integrated Medical Home Model
Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership
Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance
Competitive compensation and generous benefits
PCHC cares for the WHOLE person, offering a broad range of services, including Psychiatry & Mental Health, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Lab & X-Ray, Physical Therapy and Podiatry all within one organization.
Education and Experience:
Experience in working with individuals experiencing homelessness required
Bachelors in Human Services or related field preferred
Case Management experience preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Having a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and/or an appropriate length of driving experience for insurance purposes is required. Any concerns raised by the results of a driving record check will be subject to an individualized review to determine whether the infraction is relevant to the individual’s ability to perform the responsibilities of the position, in accordance with PCHC’s Automobile Safety and Background Check policy.
Will have up-to-date training and certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support issued by American heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute. Must obtain within 2 weeks if not current at hire.
Curious, or interested to learn more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing recruitment@pchc.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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