Mental Health Worker II - CES Housing Navigator - SFV Community Mental Health

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  To Engage, Assess, and Assist eligible participants matched through CES by collaborating with Center consumers to build independent living skills, access needed resources, and make the transition from homelessness to permanent housing. The housing navigator will work as part of a larger team within the Coordinated Entry System for Single Adults of Service Planning Area (SPA) 2.  JOB ID#35247A

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:   Provide direct and indirect client services.

Make copies of all housing documents (vouchers, leases, applications, etc.) before developing & maintaining housing file, which is to be reviewed on a quarterly basis

Document services provided in Clarity (case notes, file uploads, assessments, referrals, etc.) for each assigned case
 

Complete Enrollment, Status Update, and Annual Assessments in Clarity adhering to LAHSA guidelines. 

Enroll and Exit housing navigation clients adhering to LAHSA guidelines

Research and locate available housing units by conducting on line searches and by reaching out to owners that have accepted HACLA offers in the past

Develop and maintain professional relationships with property owner, managers, and representatives by making regular outreach efforts

Transporting clients to and from available units, HACLA appointments, LACDA appointments, and services needed to access permanent housing.

Adopt a teamwork philosophy and collaborate with fellow housing staff and case managers from across the agency

Complete VI-SPDATs, CES Referral Packets, and CES Revision Tools for all clients across the Agency as assigned by management

Complete COC/S8/EHV applications for clients matched to resources as assigned by manager

Attend Trainings, Meetings, and Consultation opportunities to improve knowledge of housing systems and improve on understanding of hosing resources, policies, and procedures