Summary

Responsible for supporting families residing in Lucy's Hearth's scattered site Permanent Supportive Housing Program. Advocates on behalf of families with landlords and property managers. Provides housing stabilization support, service referrals, and self-sufficiency skills coaching as it relates to maintaining a home, family budgeting, etc. Provides education on tenant rights and responsibilities. The role of the Housing Navigator is to empower every family toward self-sufficiency and long-term safe and stable housing. This position is located at Lucy's Hearth in Middletown, RI.

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for supporting families residing in Lucy's Hearth's scattered site Permanent Supportive Housing Program. Advocates on behalf of families with landlords and property managers. Provides housing stabilization support, service referrals, and self-sufficiency skills coaching as it relates to maintaining a home, family budgeting, etc. Provides education on tenant rights and responsibilities. The role of the Housing Navigator is to empower every family toward self-sufficiency and long-term safe and stable housing. This position is located at Lucy's Hearth in Middletown, RI.

Qualifications

Associates degree in human services (psychology, social work, marriage/family, etc.) or equivalent combination of education & experience required.
Experience working in diverse settings with people across all socio-economic spectrums and a wide variety of personalities and roles - staff, residents, local agencies, contractors, lenders, etc. preferred.
Excellent organizational, computer and customer service skills required.
Possession of a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle and auto insurance required.
Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay

Requirements

Associates degree in human services (psychology, social work, marriage/family, etc.) or equivalent combination of education & experience required
Experience working in diverse settings with people across all socio-economic spectrums and a wide variety of personalities and roles preferred
Excellent organizational, computer and customer service skills required
Possession of a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle and auto insurance required

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Work Life Benefits

Company overview

The City of Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island, serving as a municipal government entity responsible for providing essential public services to its residents. As a government agency, Providence oversees a wide range of municipal functions including public safety, education, infrastructure maintenance, and community development. The city's mental health care services are part of its broader public health initiatives, which aim to address the behavioral health needs of the community through various programs and partnerships. Providence operates through multiple departments that coordinate to deliver services ranging from emergency response and public works to social services and public health programs. The city government plays a crucial role in implementing state and federal health policies at the local level, working to improve the overall well-being of its diverse population through comprehensive municipal governance and community engagement initiatives.