Haitian Centers Council Inc
Location
New York
Salary
$40,000 - $45,000 / YEAR
The Health & Housing Navigator will assist clients with housing applications and develop individualized housing plans. Responsibilities also include providing education and case management to the target population and managing day-to-day activities at the Drop-in Center.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience. Knowledge of homelessness, mental health, and substance misuse issues is essential, along with outstanding communication skills.
EAP PSLF 403 (b) Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance Wellness resources PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Health & Housing Navigator will recruit clients into a multi-pronged intervention consisting of: sexual health, hepatitis, and substance misuse screening; brief interventions and education sessions; linkage to biomedical and behavioral interventions; and supportive services. The program will use social media campaigns to promote awareness of mental health issues; risk reduction strategies; substance use, hepatitis, and HIV prevention options; and anti-stigma messaging.
High School Diploma or GED, and one year of applicable experience and/or equivalent experience. · Minimum one (1) year of similar work experience, facilitating groups and performing Outreach/community engagement activities.
· Previous professional or personal experience in housing placement and assistance preferred.
· Commitment and knowledge of issues related to homelessness, mental health, and substance misuse.
· Previous work experience with high risk, YMSM, HIV+ populations.
· Outstanding writing and communication skills.
· Certified in HIV/HCV testing or will obtain certification with 60 days of hire.
Additional qualifications: · Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license
Persons with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
$40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
40 Years of Community Service and Advocacy For 40 years, HCC has been a long-time trusted source to the most underserved and vulnerable (immigrants, seniors and working poor) and has been positioned in the community as a leading organization providing access to free educational resources, linkage to direct care, preventative, and social support services to a large Caribbean population regardless of their socioeconomic circumstances. For the past four decades, the community members we served have shaped the direction, vision and values of the organization as we continue to build a strong and resilient community, promoting equality, and collaborating with a network of community partners to address our community’s most pressing health and racial injustices in the system. Our belief is that wellness begins with self-care and an investment in creating a safe environment for all.
Employment Opportunities HCC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to HCC’s mission/guiding principles and People of Color and immigrant issues, and proven ability working with multi-racial, multi-ethnic, inter-generational, and multi-gendered communities.
HCC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. HCC is always looking for talented people who are passionate about improving their community where they live, work and play. This page will be updated periodically to keep you informed about new job opportunities at HCC.
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