“Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home.” Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Foundation (IF) is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children’s and family programs. IF currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire. Job Description The primary purpose of the CSS Housing Navigation is to provide services to members with chronic health and/or mental health conditions who have high health care needs and/or are experiencing homelessness. The Lead Housing Case Managerworks directly with program participants and develops, arranges and coordinates treatment services. The Lead Housing Navigator works to improve the health of homeless individuals by assisting with the provision of stable housing, development of a comprehensive treatment plan and facilitating linkages to medical care, mental health care, alcohol/substance use treatment and other supportive services. Once the individual has obtained permanent housing, the Lead Housing Navigator will assist the client in maintaining their housing. This position requires an ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle information with tact and diplomacy. The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00 per hour, depending on experience. Responsibilities Lead Duties:
Collaborate with Manager in providing solutions to barriers in staff and client care during team meetings.
Collaborate with Manager to discuss team operations and program updates.
Attend ICT meetings
Train Housing Navigators and encourage teamwork, growth, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Assist in training and providing resources to Housing Navigators.
Work with Manager in determining strengths and weaknesses of the CalAIM policies, structures, andprogram.
Track and oversee Housing Navigator productivity
Coordinate one-on-one check-ins with assigned Housing Navigators
Learn quality assurance aspects such as chart audits
Learn program / contract policies and procedures, particularly, regarding contract deliverables and strictures
Have involvement in onboarding processes; being able to leverage housing expertise to optimize the hiringprocess
Oversee Housing Navigator activity outside and inside of the office
Have routine communication between Program Coordinators (RA’s) and Housing Managers
Housing Duties:
Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives and assist participants in achieving clients'desired outcomes.
Network and collaborate with housing providers, landlords and property managers to develop housing stock for program. Includes temporary and permanent housing alternatives.
Act as an advocate for clients to ensure the maximum benefits and resources are obtained and maintained in order to ensure client's ability to become self sufficient
Develop relationships with representatives within Illumination and in other agencies to support individuals in attaining services such as housing, mental health care, medical treatment, financial assistance, legal advocacy, etc.
Work with Housing Navigators to develop housing goal plans and make referrals to appropriate resources (BH, SUC, etc)
Conduct housing inspections to meet HUD Housing Habitability
Seek out innovative housing solutions for client housing
Attend relevant subcommittee and implementation meetings
Coordinate, prepare and maintain required charting and documentation in a timely and thorough manner.
Complete training and development opportunities as determined appropriate by the supervisor.
Maintain client records according to HIPAA and adhere to all client confidentiality requirements and standards.
Assist case managers and clients in housing applications, searches and connections
Acts in an ethical manner reflecting core values of integrity, transparency, accountability, respect and responsibility.
Models openness, honesty and accountability to colleagues, volunteers, donors and all others involved with Illumination Foundation.
Must accept personal responsibility and accountability for performance of duties.
Demonstrate leadership by guiding and collaborating with CSS HN
Encourage Staff’s work growth, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Exemplify leadership by displaying IF’s Guiding Principles.
Assist in training and provide resources to those requiring it.
Assist in determining strengths and weaknesses of the CalAIM policies, structures, and program.
Preferred Experience/Minimum Qualifications
Required:
2 Years of Housing Navigation or Case Management Experience, or similar field
Valid CA Driver’s License and eligibility for company vehicle insurance.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Customer and client relations skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
Understanding of and ability to conduct HUD Housing inspections and reports
Understanding of housing rental market and property management
Preferred:
3+ years relevant experience
Bilingual inEnglish and Spanish
Bachelor's Degree orat least one year of case management experience or similar position
Homelessservices, case management, mental health, permanent supportive housing experience
Benefits
Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Reimbursement
401K with Company Matching
10days vacation PTO/year
6 days sick PTO/year
10 days holiday PTO/year
Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans
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