Job Title: Outreach Navigator
Location: Community LINC, 4012 Troost Ave, KCMO 64110
Job Summary: We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, results-oriented individual to serve as a primary point of contact for persons experiencing homelessness seeking services through the Coordinated Entry System (CES), which provides a streamlined ease-of-access to homeless services. This person will have the sole responsibility of providing day-to-day support to persons on the By-Name Registry List (BNL), which serves as a waiting list for those seeking permanent housing.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Management
· Provide By-Name Registry list status updates upon request.
· Assist with obtaining crucial documents prior to housing placement i.e. social security cards.
· Maintain contact with clients to the greatest degree possible
· Assist clients with obtaining needed resources.
· Assist clients with navigating the homeless services system.
· Conduct Vulnerability Assessments upon request.
· Work closely with partnering agencies.
· Actively network and research resources and connect clients to those resources to help them stabilize.
· Complete data entry into mandated HMIS system and internal data systems
· Work closely with other program staff to ensure supportive services are in place for clients.
· Provide support to ensure clients are transitioned into stability
· Teach life skills class to campus families once a month or as needed
Record Keeping/Reporting
· Develop housing stability plans and update progress with clients
· Document client contact and activities in HMIS as prescribed
· Produce/create other reports as requested.
Administrative/Other Duties
· Attend placement team meetings and others as requested
· Attend and support resident activities and events as assigned
· Participate in COC monthly meetings
Qualifications:
- Understand the complexities of working with the homeless population.
- Be able to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
- Have exceptional self-management and organizational skills.
- Perform simultaneous tasks.
- Exhibit professionalism always.
- Work well within a team.
- Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Have reliable transportation.
Hours and Availability:
- Full time, Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, and Friday 8:00AM-Noon.
- Availability for occasional meetings and training sessions outside of regular hours.
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience.
To Apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to [email protected]
In your cover letter, include a brief description of your experience working with children in behavioral management and how you approach creating a supportive and nurturing environment.
Pay: From $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
