Housing Navigator

PATH Program

(Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness)

Pay rate: $24/hour

The Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) team provides outreach, engagement, and referral services for people with mental illness and those with co-occurring substance use disorders who are experiencing homelessness in York and Cumberland County.

The Housing Navigator will assist PATH clients in transitioning from homelessness to stable housing by developing opportunities for and assisting in the process to secure permanent housing.  The Housing Navigator will provide support to PATH outreach staff by attending HUB 1 and 2 Coordinated Entry meetings, co-managing PATH workbooks, reviewing/submitting housing resource applications (e.g., vouchers, subsidized housing), and assisting with HMIS data entry duties.  The Housing Navigator will also be charged with developing and maintaining relationships with landlords/property managers in Cumberland and York counties, advocating on behalf of clients while balancing the needs of landlords/property managers.  In addition, the Housing Navigator will support the Program Administrator in managing PATH referrals/waitlist and assisting with other PATH administrative tasks as needed.

The position will support PATH work in York and Cumberland counties, but it is not a client-facing role and will primarily be in office.

Schedule: This is a 40 hour/week, hourly position.

                     M – F, regular business hours

Location: Office is based in South Portland, ME but this role may have some flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. In office may be required for team meetings or other requirements.

Qualifications:

• MHRT/C required (or a level A or level B with a plan to get full certification).  If no degree, must have two years’ experience in social services.  BSW or MSW preferred.
• Knowledge of housing programs and subsidies preferred (e.g., Section 8, LIHTC).
• Demonstrated computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.  Prior HIMS training useful.
• Must be able to able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check, and sex offender check.
• Must be able to able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• Normal office conditions such as sitting, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area.  This may include transportation of clients or driving to agency location to complete work.  A good driving record is required.

Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to:

(offered to full-time and part-time employees)

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year 
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost 
• Dental and Vision insurance options 
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances 
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits

Who we are…

The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.

Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:

• Mental Health & Wellness
• Community Building
• Family & Early Childhood Education
• Economic Resources

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