Seeking Housing Navigation & Retention Specialist
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties Margate City, NJ Margate City, NJ Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$31.
8K - $40.
3K a year Estimated:
$31.
8K - $40.
3K a year 17 hours ago 17 hours ago 17 hours ago Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) encourages strong families, thriving children, healthy adults, energized seniors and vital communities.
With dozens of program areas, JFS specializes in counseling, mental health services, homeless programs, vocational services, adult and older adult services and also hosts an on-site food pantry.
The agency impacts 13,000 lives throughout Atlantic and Cape May Counties each year.
We are currently seeking a Housing Navigation & Retention Specialist for our Community Support Services program.
As the Housing Navigation and Retention Specialist at JFS, you will work with consumers to maintain current housing, or locate additional/alternate housing in the community to improve their overall well-being and success in independent living.
You are an active and contributing member of an interdisciplinary team participating in team goal setting.
You act as a consultant to the clinical team, service lines and other departments and participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives.
Committed to working with all consumers regardless of race, gender, religious affiliation, cultural beliefs, lifestyle, and disease process or treatment plan.
A Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field or disciplines required.
(Note:
General degrees are not sufficient).
Experience in property management is preferred.
PositionSpecific Engage consumers to complete monthly housing checklist and review current housing status; provide skills training to consumers to contact landlords and follow up regarding questions, repairs, lease violations, etc.
Establish and cultivate landlord/property manager relationships to increase access to housing/resources to support consumers, maintain data base of available housing resources Manage renters insurance records for consumers to ensure compliance with lease and provide consumer protection Educate consumers on housing search and moving process, lease requirements, and housing-related applications and benefits/entitlements; assist consumers in identifying housing priorities in order to promote stability and permanent housing Provide initial and ongoing individualized supports to assist consumers with obtaining and maintaining housing, this includes housing searches, education on lease requirements, etc.
Participate in systems meeting as requested Education/Experience Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or allied/related field or discipline (E.
g.
Psychology, Behavioral Health, Counseling, Psychiatric Rehabilitation).
Masters in Social Work or Counseling with LSW or LAC.
One year of residential MH setting required for case managers with Bachelor's Degree.
Experience in property management preferred Fleet- Position requires ability to drive.
When using agency or own vehicle, employee must have a Valid NJ driver's license and proof of NJ Auto Insurance ($100,000-$300,000).
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Case management:
1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$31.
8K - $40.
3K a year Estimated:
$31.
8K - $40.
3K a year 17 hours ago 17 hours ago 17 hours ago Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) encourages strong families, thriving children, healthy adults, energized seniors and vital communities.
With dozens of program areas, JFS specializes in counseling, mental health services, homeless programs, vocational services, adult and older adult services and also hosts an on-site food pantry.
The agency impacts 13,000 lives throughout Atlantic and Cape May Counties each year.
We are currently seeking a Housing Navigation & Retention Specialist for our Community Support Services program.
As the Housing Navigation and Retention Specialist at JFS, you will work with consumers to maintain current housing, or locate additional/alternate housing in the community to improve their overall well-being and success in independent living.
You are an active and contributing member of an interdisciplinary team participating in team goal setting.
You act as a consultant to the clinical team, service lines and other departments and participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives.
Committed to working with all consumers regardless of race, gender, religious affiliation, cultural beliefs, lifestyle, and disease process or treatment plan.
A Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field or disciplines required.
(Note:
General degrees are not sufficient).
Experience in property management is preferred.
PositionSpecific Engage consumers to complete monthly housing checklist and review current housing status; provide skills training to consumers to contact landlords and follow up regarding questions, repairs, lease violations, etc.
Establish and cultivate landlord/property manager relationships to increase access to housing/resources to support consumers, maintain data base of available housing resources Manage renters insurance records for consumers to ensure compliance with lease and provide consumer protection Educate consumers on housing search and moving process, lease requirements, and housing-related applications and benefits/entitlements; assist consumers in identifying housing priorities in order to promote stability and permanent housing Provide initial and ongoing individualized supports to assist consumers with obtaining and maintaining housing, this includes housing searches, education on lease requirements, etc.
Participate in systems meeting as requested Education/Experience Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or allied/related field or discipline (E.
g.
Psychology, Behavioral Health, Counseling, Psychiatric Rehabilitation).
Masters in Social Work or Counseling with LSW or LAC.
One year of residential MH setting required for case managers with Bachelor's Degree.
Experience in property management preferred Fleet- Position requires ability to drive.
When using agency or own vehicle, employee must have a Valid NJ driver's license and proof of NJ Auto Insurance ($100,000-$300,000).
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Case management:
1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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