NAVIGATOR 1

Unit: Housing Solutions Center

Division: Housing & Community Support Services

Reports to: Housing Solutions Center Manager

FLSA Class: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full Time

Salary Range: 22.00-26.80/hr

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Housing Solutions Center Navigator partners with social service organizations to provide care to homeless and low income individuals, identify long-term housing solutions, and support households secure permanent housing. The Navigator will provide intake, assessment, referral and advocacy for persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Navigator will also be responsible for documenting information and services into the Homeless Information Management System (HMIS). They will establish and maintain effective partnerships with other area service providers and landlords.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED plus three years' experience or AA plus one year experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Understanding of the socio-economic problems and needs of homeless and low-income families and individuals
• Familiar with available community resources
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and database systems
• Ability to pass a Washington State Criminal Background Check

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**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES **

• Report to and accepts assignments from the Housing Solutions Center Manager.
• Meets with individuals who may be homeless to determine their emergency and/or permanent housing needs, screens individuals for program eligibility, and coordinates referrals with the appropriate housing providers.
• Identifies a households other primary housing barriers (employment, substance abuse, mental health, education, domestic violence, & health) and coordinates resource referrals for these services.
• Maintains complete and accurate client files and quality data into the HMIS data system.

HSC Navigator I

• Assists the team in tracking and collecting and compiling client statistics and in the completion of program reports.
• Follows Agency policy and Confidentiality regarding clients.
• Is current on all community resources and assures all resource materials are updated in a timely manner.
• Participates in meeting, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned.
• Actively works towards FDS certification.
• Accepts other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL FUNCTIONS

Requires walking, reaching/stretching, intermittent sitting, twisting and bending. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Must be able to communicate with individuals, with a broad range of backgrounds and circumstances, in a positive and non-judgmental manner. Requires accuracy, good communication, judgment, and the ability to remain calm and provide appropriate advice and information. Must be able to exhibit regular attendance.

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CORE VALUES

Kitsap Community Resources core values are a vital part of each position and employees are expected to uphold them to the fullest.

• Integrity – taking care to honor our commitments in an ethical manner
• Compassion – genuinely empathizing with those we serve
• Excellence – demonstrating a high level of performance in all we do
• Diversity – showing honor and respect to all individuals we serve
• Collaboration – so we seek out partnership opportunities
• Teamwork – supporting our employees and partners as we fulfill our mission

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter, resume, and application online at https://www.kcr.org/career-opportunities

KCR recognizes that ideas come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. KCR is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, by honoring experiences, perspectives and unique identities of the community in which we serve. KCR provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, nation of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.

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KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES (KCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. KCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at KCR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. KCR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.