Bilingual Supportive Housing Navigator

Salary Range: $25.00 to $26.50 Salary Note: Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional $1.50 Bilingual Differential. This Bilingual Differential is included in the salary range above. Position Summary: The Supportive Housing Navigator provides ongoing case management for clients enrolled in the Oak Supportive Housing Program across the service area. The Supportive Housing Navigator works in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team who collectively support Oak program clients to achieve long-term housing and health stability. The role of the Supportive Housing Navigator includes assisting clients in finding housing placement, enhancing and developing client life skills, providing assessments for psychosocial needs and move-on readiness, creating and reviewing client budgets and care plans, and linking clients to benefits and resources such as health insurance, social security, community resources, and other medical and social assistance programs. Often, these services are delivered in the home or in the community, to reduce clients' barriers to access. In addition, this position coordinates access to support services provided through the Ryan White Treatment Modernization Act. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Travel: Frequently travel across service area to provide in-person services, including weekly home and/or community visits. Client Management: Carry an active caseload of program-eligible clients, providing direct one-on-one supportive case management and housing navigation services. Able to provide services in-person, over the phone and on a drop-in basis. Assist with coverage of services. Assessments & Planning: Conduct Oak program intakes, comprehensive assessments, and goal planning to identify needs and barriers. Develop individualized service plans based on assessments and available resources. Housing Support: Research and identify suitable housing options, including motel placements, permanent supportive housing, and emergency shelters. Advocate for client needs with prospective landlords. Health Insurance Support: Assist clients in signing up for health insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid and CAREAssist. Coordination of Services: Work collaboratively with Oak Program team members, Client Services department, and wider agency, landlords, medical providers, and community partners to facilitate access to housing, medical care, social services, mental health services, and public benefits. Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions, placements, services provided, and progress updates in agency databases. Process and collect necessary eligibility documents including Authorization for Release of Information. Crisis Intervention: Respond to client crises, including eviction prevention and emergency relocation assistance, and follow up. Referrals: Refer clients to local resources as needed and follow up. For a complete job description, please visit: https://hivalliance.sagehcm.com/jobs/51/1/#762 Language skill requirement or preference: Employee will work with and assist Spanish speaking employees.