Housing Navigator

　　Denver, CO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1247+Santa+Fe+Denver+CO+80204)

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　　Description

　　WHO WE ARE

　　Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.

　　WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL?

　　Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve—our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. Volunteers of America recognizes the senior who needs assistance with her grocery shopping in Fort Collins, and the student in Aurora who has never been to summer camp. We support Denver’s homeless veterans who have been underserved, and prepare preschoolers challenged by poverty to be successful in elementary school and beyond. Wherever we go we engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers to lift-up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.

　　Signing Bonus:$1,500.00

　　Bonus Compensation Information:

　　*1500.00 total sign on bonus:

　　750.00 is paid on first payroll check

　　750.00 is paid out at 6 months of service

　　Potential for hybrid work.

　　The Housing Navigator is tasked with engaging, recruiting, and retaining landlords, conducting housing consultations with program participants, and serving as the subject-matter agency expert in all matters related to the development of programming linked to housing placement. Job duties include conducting vacancy searches, hosting informational meetings with participants and partners, coordinating participant placement into housing, developing and maintaining housing databases, composing regular correspondence with landlords and assessing their program satisfaction, identifying housing options for program participants, and training staff members and program participants in the subject areas of landlord retention, landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities, and housing development/operating models relevant to homeless services. The Housing Navigator will be expected to receive extensive training related to Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) standards and requirements.

　　Requirements

　　• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or a closely related field or related experience -AND- 1 year of direct, full-time case management experience demonstrating the ability to consistently apply field-relevant best practices and standards.

　　• -OR- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field.

　　• Must possess a Colorado driver’s license and state-mandated automobile insurance.

　　• Must possess a personal vehicle that may be used for work-related travel (reimbursement for mileage is available).

　　• Must complete agency and program credentialing within 12 weeks of hire and maintain credentialing standards thereafter.

　　• Proficient computer skills, to include proficiency with the following: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); communication and collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, Google Teams); digital calendars (Google, Outlook); file-sharing programs (Dropbox, Google Drive); and project management software (Asana)

　　• Proficient with Windows operating system.

　　Position Type

　　Full time

　　Position Salary Range:

　　$22.00 - $24.00

　　Starting Pay:

　　Based on experience

　　Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status

　　Vacation Time

　　Separate Sick Time

　　Paid Holidays

　　Floating Holidays

　　Personal Days

　　Volunteer/Wellness Day

　　Tuition Assistance

　　Pension Plan

　　403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

　　Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances

　　Life Insurance

　　Accident Insurance

　　Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program

　　Employee Discount Program

　　LifeLock with Norton

　　Public Service Loan Forgiveness

　　Veterans are encouraged to apply.

　　Volunteers of America is an EEO/AA Employer

　　POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

　　Salary Description

　　22.00-24.00/hr