Housing Navigator for Youth

3 days ago


Oakland, California, United States Covenant House California Full time
Job Description

Covenant House California is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Housing Navigator to join our team. As a Housing Navigator, you will play a critical role in assisting youth experiencing homelessness (ages 18-24) in obtaining and maintaining housing in the community.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Outreach and engage with new young people matched through the system to our age group and housing instability criteria.
  2. Match participants with Housing Transition Navigation (HN) services, including housing opportunities, and help them build relationships within the community to ensure positive and beneficial placements and outcomes.
  3. Assist in connecting participants to supportive services such as mental health, health, substance abuse, employment, and education both at Covenant House California and with external service providers.
  4. Accurate document services, responsible for enrolling young people/referrals into the system for benefits, and timely submission into database.
  5. Participate in any meetings, trainings, and community connection opportunities as indicated.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred in field related to Social Services or relevant field.
  • Must have 2-3 years' experience providing direct services to high-risk youth, including counseling and advocacy.
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database operations.
  • Knowledge of adolescent development, case management, and crisis intervention.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, public speaking skills, and comfort in representing CHC in the community.
Working Conditions:

General business/office environment. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion, bend, sit, and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Covenant House California is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.



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