Veteran's Healthcare Navigator

• Secondary Responsibilities
• Assist participants in building life and fiduciary skills to create housing sustainability
• Conduct outreach in the community and with network providers
• Perform initial client intakes and program screening, utilizing a Housing First model
• Provides services to assist participants in developing needed skills of daily living and housing stabilization
• Provides and documents referrals to any applicable resources
• Works with participants to obtain and become stable in permanent housing
• Provides liaison role between property owners/managers and program participants
• Ensures that participants have access to available housing resources
• Ensures that participants can pay rent, utilities and manage affairs necessary to remain stable in their housing
• Helps participants build the skills to keep their living quarters clean and safe.
• Works with participants to obtain relevant vocational training
• Responsible for coordinating with service agency's monthly developing working relationships

Minimum Requirements

• Certified Family Development Specialist or acquired within one year of employment
• Effective communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships within and beyond the organization
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks
• Ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and disabilities, including handling difficult situations and diverse cultural backgrounds, with professionalism and compassion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and various other computer software programs
• Prefer undergraduate degree in related field or equivalent experience with minimum of one-year successful experience working with individuals or families requiring assistance
• Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations
• Ability to perform daily duties to achieve expected outcomes and performance measures with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel to various sites daily if needed, with vehicle or mileage provided

• HopeSource has grown with the ideology that Hope Changes Everything, a simple statement that truly resonates within the hearts of every member of our team.
• As such, HopeSource strives to provide an encouraging, accommodating environment for our employees, who we know play many roles beyond those brought into the workplace.
• We emphasize Courage, Authenticity, Service, Truth, Love, and Effectiveness to promote a cohesive team supported by a genuine work environment and strong work-life balance.
• HopeSource offers quality medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with low deductibles and copays.
• We provide 100% employer-paid premiums for all of our full-time employees, as well as 60% of the premiums for dependents covered by the plan.
• Additionally, we have optional 401k and AD&D plans available for staff who choose to take advantage of these programs.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• This position is expected to start at $24, with potential to increase over time based on expanded job responsibilities, experience, and growth within HopeSource.