Health and Housing Navigator

Benefits

EAP PSLF 403 (b) Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance Wellness resources PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Health & Housing Navigator will recruit clients into a multi-pronged intervention consisting of: sexual health, hepatitis, and substance misuse screening; brief interventions and education sessions; linkage to biomedical and behavioral interventions; and supportive services. The program will use social media campaigns to promote awareness of mental health issues; risk reduction strategies; substance use, hepatitis, and HIV prevention options; and anti-stigma messaging.

Responsibilities

The major responsibility of this position includes, but are not limited to

• Perform initial comprehensive case management assessment and develop a plan of intervention that addresses the need fohousing and care coordination.
• Assist a minimum of 75 clients with housing applications such as Section 8 and 2010e.
• Work with Program Coordinator and Mental Health Worker to develop individualized housing plans and assist unstably housed individuals with obtaining long term housing.
• Provide education, case management and benefits navigation to target population.Provide linkages for PrEP, PEP, IART/HIV or STI treatment, and assist with SDOH.
• Provide individual and group education on topics such as housing retention, tenancy skills and money management.
• Manage day-to-day Drop-in Center/office activities that incorporate social, education, and community building activities.
• Ensure all data and reports are submitted by 12pm every Friday.
• Rotating weekends are required.
• Other duties and responsibilities can be assigned as necessary.
• Education

High School Diploma or GED, and one year of applicable experience and/or equivalent experience. · Minimum one (1) year of similar work experience, facilitating groups and performing Outreach/community engagement activities.

Qualifications

· Previous professional or personal experience in housing placement and assistance preferred.

· Commitment and knowledge of issues related to homelessness, mental health, and substance misuse.

· Previous work experience with high risk, YMSM, HIV+ populations.

· Outstanding writing and communication skills.

· Certified in HIV/HCV testing or will obtain certification with 60 days of hire.

Additional qualifications: · Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license

Persons with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation

$40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

40 Years of Community Service and Advocacy For 40 years, HCC has been a long-time trusted source to the most underserved and vulnerable (immigrants, seniors and working poor) and has been positioned in the community as a leading organization providing access to free educational resources, linkage to direct care, preventative, and social support services to a large Caribbean population regardless of their socioeconomic circumstances. For the past four decades, the community members we served have shaped the direction, vision and values of the organization as we continue to build a strong and resilient community, promoting equality, and collaborating with a network of community partners to address our community’s most pressing health and racial injustices in the system. Our belief is that wellness begins with self-care and an investment in creating a safe environment for all.

Employment Opportunities HCC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to HCC’s mission/guiding principles and People of Color and immigrant issues, and proven ability working with multi-racial, multi-ethnic, inter-generational, and multi-gendered communities.

HCC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. ​ HCC is always looking for talented people who are passionate about improving their community where they live, work and play. This page will be updated periodically to keep you informed about new job opportunities at HCC.