The Road Home

Rapid Housing Navigator - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Shelter - Salt Lake City, UT - Full Time

Who We Are

The Road Home was founded in 1923 and has been a leader in the endeavor to end homelessness for over 100 years. We provide low-barrier emergency shelters, supportive services, and housing-first-minded rental assistance that helps individuals and families step out of homelessness and back into the community. We are seeking compassionate and empathetic individuals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and their community. 

The Road Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) is essential to The Road Home’s mission of helping people experiencing homelessness move back into housing. We know that having a more diverse team makes our organization stronger and leads to better experiences and outcomes for the people in our programs.

The Road Home is a 501c3 non-profit social services agency whose mission is to help people step out of homelessness and back into our community.
Come be part of the solution.
We have a robust, reasonably-priced, and inclusive benefits plan for full and part-time employees (25-40 hours/week)

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • HSA, FSA, HRA (We reimburse part of your deductible!)
  • Retirement Plan (403B with TRH contribution and match)
  • FREE Life Insurance for employees
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 12 Public Holidays)
  • One Floating Holiday Per Year
  • Free Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Training & Development
  • Tuition Assistance for a wide variety of classes!
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying agency

Job Summary 

Reporting to the Rapid Housing Navigation Supervisor, the Rapid Housing Navigator progressively engages individuals and families facing a housing crisis to locate, secure, and retain affordable permanent housing. The Rapid Housing Navigator uses a comprehensive knowledge of housing and other supportive services to serve as a general housing resource. They work directly with clients, alongside case managers and other service providers, to assess housing needs and eligibility for rental assistance programs, address barriers to accessing housing, locate appropriate housing options, and navigate interactions with property management.   

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions, so please still apply 

*Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. 

*This is an in person position located in Salt Lake City that may require occasional local travel.

Positions Available
1
Locations
Gail Miller Resource Center (GMRC)

Reports to
Rapid Housing Navigation Supervisor

Position Status
Full-Time

Shift
Monday - Friday, Occasional after-hours and weekends required

Grade, Starting Rate
Grade 6, $18.90/hour

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Engage with guests in the resource center and those referred through community partners to assess housing needs and provide individualized support based on each household’s unique needs and barriers, maintaining focus on Housing First approaches to supporting individuals in accessing stable housing   
  • Assess all households for mainstream benefits and supportive services, including rental assistance programs to help with security deposits, utility hook-up fees, and utility deposits.   
  • Assist households in locating suitable housing options that align with their unique needs and preferences, accompanying them to property viewings as needed.     
  • Identify strategies and resources to mitigate issues with credit reports, utility arrears, criminal records, and/or unfavorable landlord references which may impact housing eligibility.     
  • Assist households with completing applications, including preparing/obtaining any needed documentation, tracking application status, and negotiating with potential property managers.     
  • Track households and ensure continued progression through the housing process.      
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, case managers and property managers to address any emerging issues related to housing and community adjustment, engaging as the point of contact and liaison with property management to improve the likelihood of housing retention.   
  • Expand access to housing by cultivating relationships with property owners and management companies and connecting with landlords via neighborhood outreach, Internet search, and networking events.     
  • Maintain an accurate and current housing portfolio to provide participants with listings of potential housing options in alignment with their needs and geographic preferences.   
  • Develop expertise in available affordable housing sites and housing subsidies.      
  • Assist with negotiation of lease agreements between clients and property managers and participate with clients in lease signings to ensure they understand the parameters of the agreement.     
  • Coordinate moves with households and set up food and furniture vouchers as needed.      
  • Collect, report, and maintain accurate client and program data using approved forms and data management systems (Rise, HMIS, etc.), managing client information in accordance with agency, state, and federal guidelines.   
  • Actively participate in regular supervision, team and coordination meetings with case management and shelter teams to ensure a smooth and coordinated service delivery.     
  • Attend collaborative meetings with other agencies and partners as needed.       
  • Attend recommended trainings and conferences to ensure ongoing professional development.     
  • Other duties as assigned       

Promoting Best Practice 

  • Demonstrates awareness and desire to understand diverse populations 
  • Ability to contribute to the Agency’s commitment to enhancing awareness and appreciation 
  • Willingness to understand that housing first, harm reduction, low barrier access to resources is best practice and essential to our mission at The Road Home. 
  • Ability to set and maintain good boundaries, using Trauma-Informed Care as a guideline 

*Other duties as assigned 

Required Skills and Abilities 

  • Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse populations. Ability to contribute to the agency’s commitment to enhancing awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages.     
  • Familiarity with Trauma-Informed Care and Housing First philosophies.    
  • Self-directed and collaborative team member who can accept feedback.    
  • Ability to communicate effectively and handle difficult situations with professionalism, compassion and from a trauma-informed perspective.    
  • Excellent organizational and computer skills (Microsoft Suite, Calendar, Tracking, e-mail, ETC)    
  • Demonstrated experience cultivating collaborative relationships with community partners.    
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable to drive an agency vehicle.     
  • Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. 

Education and Experience 

  • Lived, work or volunteer experience preferred or a degree in a related field.   
  • Experience working or volunteering with diverse populations.   

Physical and Equipment Requirements 

  • Ability to lift 25 pounds.    
  • Ability to stand and walk for at least an hour at a time.    
  • Ability to drive a vehicle.   
  • Access to a personal vehicle is a plus. Staff are eligible for mileage reimbursement when using a personal vehicle.  
Quienes Somos

The Road Home se fundó en 1923 y lleva más de 100 años liderando la lucha contra la falta de vivienda. Proporcionamos refugios de emergencia de baja barrera, servicios de apoyo y asistencia para la renta que ayudan a las personas y familias a salir de la falta de vivienda y volver a la comunidad. Buscamos personas compasivas y empáticas interesadas en hacer una diferencia en la vida de los demás y en su comunidad.

The Road Home es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades

Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenensia (DEIB) son esenciales para la misión de The Road Home de ayudar a las personas sin hogar a regresar a una vivienda. Sabemos que tener un equipo más diverso fortalece nuestra organización y conduce a mejores experiencias y resultados para las personas en nuestros programas.

Beneficios

The Road Home es una agencia de 501c3 cuya misión es ayudar a las personas a salir de la falta de vivienda y regresar a nuestra comunidad.
Ven y sé parte de la solución.
Contamos con un plan de beneficios sólido, a un precio razonable e inclusivo para empleados de tiempo completo y parcial (25-40 horas por semana)

  • Plan de atención médica (médico, dental y de la vista)
  • HSA, FSA, HRA (¡Reembolsamos parte de su deducible!)
  • Plan de Jubilación (403B con contribución TRH y contrapartida)
  • Seguro de vida GRATIS para empleados
  • Tiempo libre remunerado (vacaciones, enfermedad y 12 días festivos)
  • Un día de celebración flotante por año
  • Incapacidad gratuita a corto y largo plazo
  • Programa de asistencia al empleado
  • Capacitación y desarrollo gratuitos
  • ¡Asistencia de matrícula para una amplia variedad de clases!

Resumen del Trabajo 

El Navegador de Vivienda Rápida involucra progresivamente a las personas y familias que enfrentan una crisis de vivienda para localizar, asegurar y retener una vivienda permanente y comfortable. Utilizan un amplio conocimiento de la vivienda y otros servicios de apoyo para servir como un recurso general de vivienda para los huéspedes a través de los centros de recursos de The Road Home. Trabajan directamente con los clientes, junto con los trabajadores sociales y otros proveedores de servicios, para evaluar las necesidades de vivienda y la elegibilidad para los programas de asistencia de la renta, hacer frente a las barreras para acceder a la vivienda, localizar opciones de vivienda adecuadas, y navegar interacciones con el administrador de la propiedad. Este puesto también diseña y pone en práctica oportunidades de desarrollo de habilidades universales para los huéspedes para apoyar la autosuficiencia en su camino de regreso a la vivienda.

*Se pueden realizar adaptaciones razonables para permitir que las personas con discapacidades realicen estas funciones esenciales, así que por favor aún así aplique.

*Los aplicantes deben estar autorizados a trabajar para CUALQUIER empleador en los EE. UU. No podemos patrocinar ni asumir el patrocinio de una visa de empleo en este momento.

*Se trata de un puesto presencial en el condado de Salt Lake que puede requerir viajes locales ocasionalmente.

Positions Available
1
Locations
Gail Miller Resource Center (GMRC)

Reports to
Rapid Housing Navigation Supervisor

Position Status
Full-Time

Shift
Monday - Friday, Occasional after-hours and weekends required

Grade, Starting Rate
Grade 6, $18.90/hour

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Funciones del Puesto  

  • Atender a los clientes del centro de recursos y a las personas recomendadas a través de socios comunitarios para evaluar las necesidades de vivienda y proporcionar apoyo individualizado en función de las necesidades y barreras específicas de cada hogar, centrándose en los enfoques de Vivienda Primero para ayudar a las personas a acceder a una vivienda estable.
  • Evaluar todos los hogares para los beneficios y servicios de apoyo, incluidos los programas de asistencia de renta para ayudar con los depósitos de seguridad, honorarios de conexión de servicios públicos, y los depósitos de servicios públicos.
  • Ayudar a los clientes a encontrar opciones de vivienda adecuadas que se ajusten a sus necesidades y preferencias, acompañándolos a ver las propiedades cuando sea necesario.  
  • Identificar estrategias y recursos para mitigar los problemas con los informes de crédito, atrasos de servicios públicos, antecedentes penales, y/o referencias desfavorables como propietario que pueden afectar la elegibilidad de vivienda.  
  • Ayudar a completar las solicitudes, incluyendo la preparación/obtención de la documentación necesaria, el seguimiento del estado de la solicitud y la negociación con los posibles administradores de propiedades.  
  • Realizar un seguimiento de los clientes y garantizar la progresión continua a través del proceso de vivienda.   
  • Mantener una comunicación clara y coherente con los clientes, los trabajadores sociales, y los administradores de la propiedad para abordar cualquier problema emergente relacionado con la vivienda y la adaptación a la comunidad, actuando como punto de contacto y enlace con la administración de la propiedad para mejorar la probabilidad de conservación de la vivienda.
  • Ampliar el acceso a la vivienda cultivando las relaciones con los propietarios y las empresas de gestión y conectando con los arrendadores a través de la divulgación en el vecindario, la búsqueda en Internet y los eventos de creación de redes.  
  • Mantener un porfolio de viviendas preciso y actualizado para proporcionar a los participantes listados de posibles opciones de vivienda acordes con sus necesidades y preferencias geográficas.
  • Desarrollar conocimientos especializados sobre las viviendas disponibles y las subvenciones a la vivienda.   
  • Ayudar en la negociación de contratos de arrendamiento entre clientes y administradores de propiedades y participar con los clientes en la firma de los contratos para asegurarse de que entienden los parámetros del acuerdo.  
  • Coordinar las mudanzas con los clientes y establecer vales para alimentos y muebles según sea necesario.   
  • Recopilar, informar, y mantener datos precisos de los clientes y del programa utilizando formularios aprobados y sistemas de gestión de datos (Rise, HMIS, etc.), gestionando la información de los clientes de acuerdo con las direcciones de la agencia, estatales y federales.
  • Participar activamente en reuniones periódicas de supervisión, de equipo y de coordinación con los equipos de trabajadores sociales y administradores del centro para garantizar servicios fluidos y coordinados.
  • Asistir a reuniones de colaboración con otros organismos y socios, según sea necesario.    
  • Apoyar la formación y la incorporación de nuevos miembros del equipo facilitando la observación en el puesto de trabajo, la instrucción y la retroalimentación. 
  • Asistir a las formaciones y conferencias recomendadas para garantizar un desarrollo profesional continuo.  
  •  Otras tareas que se le asignen.

Promocion de mejores practicas 

  • Demostrar conciencia y sensibilidad hacia poblaciones diversas.
  • Capacidad para contribuir al compromiso de la Agencia en mejorar la conciencia y la apreciación por la diversidad étnica y cultural.
  • Comprender que la vivienda primero, la reducción de daños y el acceso sin barreras a los recursos son las mejores prácticas y son esenciales para nuestra misión en The Road Home.
  • Capacidad para establecer y mantener buenos límites, utilizando como guía la Atención Informada por el Trauma.

*Otras funciones que le sean asignadas.
 

Habilidades y Requisitos 

  • Conciencia y sensibilidad demostradas hacia poblaciones diversas. Capacidad para contribuir al compromiso de la agencia de mejorar la concienciación y la apreciación de las diversas herencias étnicas y culturales.  
  • Familiaridad con las filosofías Atención Informada por el Trauma y Vivienda Primero.   
  • Miembro del equipo autodirigido y colaborador que puede aceptar comentarios.   
  • Capacidad para comunicarse eficazmente, tanto verbalmente como por escrito.
  • Capacidad para manejar situaciones difíciles con profesionalidad, compasión y desde una perspectiva informada sobre el trauma. 
  • Sólidas habilidades organizativas e informáticas (Microsoft Suite, Calendario, Correo, etc.).
  • Debe pasar una verificación de antecedentes y un examen de drogas previo al empleo.

Educacion y Experiencia

  • Experiencia vivida o laboral preferible o titulación en un campo relacionado.
  • Experiencia de trabajo con poblaciones diversas y vulnerables, preferiblemente en un centro de recursos.

Requisitos Fisicos y de Equipo 

  • Capacidad de levantar 25 libras.
  • Capacidad para pararse y caminar durante al menos una hora seguida.
  • Debe tener un permiso de conducir válido y estar asegurado para conducir un vehículo de la agencia. Es preferible tener acceso a un vehículo personal. El personal tiene derecho al reembolso del kilometraje cuando utiliza un vehículo personal durante el trabajo.
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