Job Description

• Coordinate the housing navigation efforts with specific emphasis on supporting those experiencing homelessness.
• Assist clients in finding suitable housing options, including emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent housing.
• Landlord engagement, housing search assistance with completing rental applications.
• Identifying funding for move-in assistance
• Support a team-based environment that motivates and inspires team members to work collaboratively toward the team’s and Better Morning goals, meet and exceed established performance goals, and improve client outcomes.
• Work closely with assigned case manager to support households with the housing navigation process from initial assessment to move-in – with a goal of securing housing within the scheduled time.
• Assess individual and family needs, as well as resources, to match appropriate affordable housing opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions, housing placements, and progress.
• Prepare reports on program outcomes, challenges, and successes.
• Provide information on housing including site visits.
• Support households in securing necessary documentation and completion of applications.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of all necessary inspections, certifications.
• Ensure households receive appropriate home essentials kits in a timely manner.
• Attending lease signings to support individuals and families.
• Execute partnerships with established list of housing partners to match available housing units with clients.
• Support agency-initiated stewardship efforts with existing housing partners and recruitment efforts with potential housing partners.
• Provide responsive, timely support for housing partners to address critical issues in concert with case managers and impacted tenants.
• Maintain housing records in accordance with federal, state, county, agency, and funder standards.
• Participate in on-going training and professional development opportunities.
• Additional duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, social services, counseling, business administration, or related field from an accredited institution preferred.
• Three (3) years' experience in vocational rehabilitation, case management, or related field; and/or work experience determined to be acceptable to the agency.

Skills:

• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of community resources, family support systems, and behavioral health services.
• Crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in documentation.

Additional Information

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20016: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Types: Fulltime - Contract

Pay: $32-35 per hour

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

• Evening shift - As required

Work Location: In person