Position Summary:

Family Violence Project seeks a Housing Navigator to assist survivors of domestic violence with securing stable and safe housing throughout Kennebec and Somerset counties. The person in this position will assess referred individuals’ eligibility for Navigator Services, develop Housing Stability Plans with program participants, and assist with the application and referral process for households that are eligible for housing subsidies. The Housing Navigator will assist program participants with their housing search, to include understanding lease terms, negotiating and obtaining security deposits, securing utilities, and making moving arrangements. They will assess housing for compliance with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program guidelines and provide ongoing services to housed program participants. The person in this position will also provide education programs as required by state and/or federal entities who provide housing subsidies. The Housing Navigator will build and maintain relationships with landlords and property management companies to better serve those with whom they are working. Maintaining current and accurate records is an integral part of this position, as is the reporting of data as required by the agency and its funders.

Work Environment:

This is a full-time, 32-hour per week non-exempt position with a Tuesday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm schedule (which includes a half hour unpaid lunch break) that will include occasional on-call responsibilities in relation to the agency’s 24-hour helpline and may include some evenings and weekends. This position will be based out of an Augusta office and will include regular travel throughout Kennebec and Somerset counties.  After one year of successful employment, a person may have the option to work from a home office.

This is a full-time, 32-hour per week non-exempt position with a Tuesday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm schedule (which includes a half hour unpaid lunch break) that will include occasional on-call responsibilities in relation to the agency’s 24-hour helpline and may include some evenings and weekends. This position will be based out of an Augusta office and will include regular travel throughout Kennebec and Somerset counties.  After one year of successful employment, a person may have the option to work from a home office.

The Ideal Candidate:

The successful candidate will possess knowledge of domestic violence and its impact on victims and the community. This person will also have knowledge of the housing barriers encountered by those experiencing homelessness, and available resources. Demonstrated skills and experience in crisis intervention, human relations, and conflict resolution are necessary, as is group facilitation experience. Time management skills are a must, as is the ability to prioritize work demands to meet client needs and emergencies. The successful candidate will interact harmoniously with others, communicating respectfully and effectively through excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills. The person in this position must be able to work collaboratively as well as independently, handle emergencies in a calm manner, and de-escalate situations. Applicants should be proficient in the use of Microsoft programs, particularly Outlook, Word, and One Drive. Data entry and reporting experience are helpful.

 

Job Requirements:

The successful candidate will possess knowledge of domestic violence and its impact on victims and the community. This person will also have knowledge of the housing barriers encountered by those experiencing homelessness, and available resources. Demonstrated skills and experience in crisis intervention, human relations, and conflict resolution are necessary, as is group facilitation experience. Time management skills are a must, as is the ability to prioritize work demands to meet client needs and emergencies. The successful candidate will interact harmoniously with others, communicating respectfully and effectively through excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills. The person in this position must be able to work collaboratively as well as independently, handle emergencies in a calm manner, and de-escalate situations. Applicants should be proficient in the use of Microsoft programs, particularly Outlook, Word, and One Drive. Data entry and reporting experience are helpful.

Pay & Benefits:

Excellent benefits are provided for the employee, including free health insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Vision, dental and supplemental insurances, as well as health insurance for dependents, are available at cost. Benefits also include paid time off (beginning with three weeks of accrued time per year), fourteen paid holidays each year, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with an employer match. The starting pay range for this position is $37,024 annually ($22.25 per hour) to $44,428 annually ($26.70 per hour), based on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This position will remain open until it is filled. Provide resume and personalized cover letter to:

Search Committee, Housing Navigator

PO Box 304, Augusta, ME 04332-0304 

or jmooney@familyviolenceproject.org

RESUMES WITHOUT PERSONALIZED COVER LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law.