What are the responsibilities and job description for the Navigator - Homeless Services position at SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOUTH PINELLAS?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
MISSION STATEMENT : To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.
SUMMARY : The Charlotte CARES Intake Navigator II performs various duties relative to the Intake / discharge and navigation. Primarily they are responsible for the ongoing assessment of clients with continued follow up to be sure he / she reaches their individual goals and exit to permanent housing. This role will work with Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to open and close all client cases, provide goal setting and assessment of client needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time)
- Register all new clients between 2 : 30 p.m. and 6 : 00 p.m., using intake folders that include the individual's demographics, income status, and other information about their housing
- Set attainable goals and monitor progress of clients to report to our Case Manager
- Provide assistance with the management of client volunteers
- Routine monitoring of cleanliness in dining area / lounge
- Assist clients with varying needs, i.e. general information, housing, apartment searching, veteran assistance, and referrals
- Provide assistance with restroom access, showers, bus passes, environmental respite and use of a phone
- Use of Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
- Follow up and evaluation on progress of clients then report to management on client progression
- Work with volunteers to make sure showers and laundry areas are functional and clean
- Scan clients into HMIS for all meal services as necessary
- Making ID badges for new clients and replacements as needed
- Facilitate life-skill groups
- Knowledge of harm reduction, motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
- Ability to focus on moving client into Permanent Housing develop a Housing Plan with clients
- Complete necessary paperwork including incident reports, maintenance requests, and contact supervisor for all necessary instances
- Oversee Scanning ID’s for all clients at meal services
- Making ID badges
- Facilitate life-skill groups
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :
Employee Benefits :
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : (Pending on position and if prior to hire is approved by Chief Executive Officer, a comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum education qualifications)
GENERAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS : These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made, if appropriate, to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of job. Working in an office / site requires prolonged sitting at the computer workstation; standing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 20 lbs. and some driving. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, and other office equipment. It is also required to regularly sit, speak, and listen, the employee is also required to walk, use hands and fingers to type, operate equipment, and maintain records and notes. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
MENTAL DEMANDS : : Must handle new and diverse work problems on a daily basis. Personal maturity is an important attribute. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Must have the ability to listen objectively to people, perceive the real problem and assist in bringing issues to a successful conclusion. Must relate and interact with, volunteers, clients, contractors, visitors and employees at all levels within the Agency.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : Environment will occasionally become noisy due to equipment operations and interactions among clients and staff. There may be the possibility of being exposed to communicable disease, possible exposure to verbal abuse or similar behavior from residents / clients. On an as needed basis, employees may be called upon to work outside of the established work schedule, or work odd hours. All information associated with the Agency is confidential.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, South Pinellas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements :
Salary : $10
