Housing Navigator

Location: Central Arkansas Area Command - Little Rock, AR      Position Type: Regular Full-Time Pay Range: $16.18 – $20.32/hour About this opportunity: This position is responsible for Key responsibilities: The Housing Navigator is responsible for working closely with the case management team in order to assist individuals and families participating in the Area Command’s housing program; assists individuals and families with SASS (Securing Affordable Safe Sustainable) housing opportunities; provides guidance and direct assistance to individuals and families with utilizing housing resources, housing opportunities as it relate to past/present barriers, budgeting (review of FRP), and others that are deemed necessary; networks, maintains and cultivates relationships with landlords, private and non-profits, and potential community partners that want to provide housing opportunities to TSA housing program participants. What we are looking for in you: Bachelor's degree in social services, program evaluation, property management or any related field, and Three years progressively responsible experience providing direct case management social services including accessing clients’ needs and developing individual, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a wide variety of resources, or any equivalent combination of training and experience in property management which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Valid State Driver’s License Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements.   Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.   Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.   Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) frequently.   Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.   Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work may be performed in a shelter environment where there may be exposure to physical health risks and unsanitary conditions and involves driving a vehicle to off-site meetings and home visits where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like. Employee Benefits Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off Retirement Plan Life Insurance and more! Why work for us? The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good. Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are… Passionate Compassionate Uplifting Brave Trustworthy Additional Information: All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Salary : $16 - $20