What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Navigator position at Community LINC?
Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, results-oriented individual to serve as a primary point of contact for persons experiencing homelessness seeking services through the Coordinated Entry System (CES) which provides a streamlined ease-of-access to homeless services. This person will have the sole responsibility of providing day-to-day support to persons on the By-Name Registry List (BNL) which serves as a waiting list for those seeking permanent housing.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Understand the complexities of working with the homeless population.
· Be able to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
· Have exceptional self-management and organizational skills.
· Perform simultaneous tasks.
· Exhibit professionalism always.
· Work well within a team.
· Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills.
Job Duties
Program Management
· Provide By-Name Registry list status updates upon request.
· Assist with obtaining crucial documents prior to housing placement i.e. social security cards.
· Maintain contact with clients to the greatest degree possible
· Assist clients with obtaining needed resources.
· Assist clients with navigating the homeless services system.
· Conduct Vulnerability Assessments upon request.
· Work closely with partnering agencies.
· Actively network and research resources and connect clients to those resources to help them stabilize.
· Complete data entry into mandated HMIS system and internal data systems
· Work closely with other program staff to ensure supportive services are in place for clients.
· Provide support to ensure clients are transitioned into stability.
Record Keeping/Reporting
· Complete monthly in-house reports
· Utilize Caseworthy HMIS as prescribed.
· Produce/create other reports as requested.
Administrative/Other Duties
· Attend placement team meetings and others as requested.
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000