RCC Housing Navigator II
Housing Matters partners with individuals and families to create pathways out of their homelessness into permanent housing. We are a leader in working to end homelessness – and we want you to be part of our team! We are looking for individuals eager to make a difference and willing to enthusiastically commit to join in our vision that homelessness in Santa Cruz County should be rare, brief and non-recurring.

Recuperative Care Center (RCC) is a medical respite shelter program for single adults who are discharged from a hospital, emergency room, or other health facility and are experiencing homelessness while following an ongoing care/treatment plan. The Recuperative Care Center (RCC) is hiring for a Housing Navigator II. Housing Navigator II is the journal level class and is expected to work with a minimum amount of supervision to conduct housing navigation, and secure housing placements in
coordination with their team, program, and the agency through new training, strategies, partnerships and other activities.

Hours and Benefits

• Housing Navigator II is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position, eligible for medical, dental, vision, 403b, and our generous PTO plan.
• Regular hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required for some positions.

Wages
Housing Navigator II Pay Band
$25.41, $26.16, $28.01, $29.41, $30.88, $32.43

Case Manager II Starting Wage (DOE):
*$25.41, $26.16
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*Preferred Experience and Education Requirements

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*_Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typical ways to obtain this knowledge would be:
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• A minimum of one year of experience performing social service casework services comparable to a Case Manager I or Housing Navigator I at Housing Matters in an exceptional manner exceeding all standards and abilities

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in social work, social welfare, human services, or one of the social or behavioral sciences.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License or must be able to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the organization may be required for certain positions.

Thorough knowledge of:

• Basic principles and trends of affordable housing.
• Federal and State housing regulations, programs and procedures.
• Community resources.
• Public social service and assistance programs.
• Interviewing and record keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of the specialized program area to which assigned.
• County and state affordable housing policies, procedures and programs.

• Housing inspections.
• Grant compliance reporting.

Typical Job Duties:

• Conduct landlord/property management outreach and relationship building.
• Search daily for housing and reach out to available units.
• Coordinate regularly with Housing Navigators and Case Managers, including attending collaborative working group meetings.
• Develop rapport and communication with both property managers and program clients.
• Conduct, with Case Managers, housing needs assessment and client-driven housing searches in neighborhoods that are a good fit for the individual clients and families.
• Act as client advocate in securing appropriate housing.
• Facilitate rental agreements with landlords in scattered site apartments and ensure clients understanding of rental agreements, housing policies and procedures.
• Conduct home visits with clients.
• Maintain extensive, accurate records, data and documentation of services.
• Participate in Housing Matters and Case Management/Supportive Services staff meetings, case reviews and related functions.
• Maintain effective relationships with community partners and represent Housing Matters professionally in the community.
• Attend training, workshops and conferences related to position.
• Maintain confidential, professional boundaries with all program clients.

Shelter Case Managers may be responsible for the following:

• Orient new shelter guests into the program, including outlining shelter policy and expectations, touring the shelter facility and dining hall, etc.
• Facilitate storage of personal items.
• Support the Program Manager in enforcing and maintaining campus and shelter policy.
• Support the Direct Services Team in facilitating day services, shelter programs, and additional services.

*Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Housing Matters provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.41 - $26.68 per hour

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