Openhouse
Location
San Francisco, California
Salary
$28 - $31 / HOUR
The Housing Navigator provides housing information, counseling, and assistance to LGBTQ older adults and adults with disabilities. They manage housing action plans, advocate with landlords, and build partnerships with community organizations to ensure holistic care.
Requires at least two years of experience working with older adults or adults with disabilities, preferably with those who are unhoused. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and sensitivity to the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ community.
Part-Time Housing Navigator (limited two years) LOCATION/NEIGHBORHOOD: 65 Laguna Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 San Francisco neighborhood – Hayes Valley, Upper mid-market ON-SITE: On-site 3x week DEPARTMENT: Community Support Services Department REPORTS TO: Manager of Housing and Resource Programs FLSA STATUS: Part-time, Non-exempt FTE STATUS: .50 COMPENSATION: $28.00-$31.00 per hour PUBLIC TRANSIT PROXIMITY: ½ block from F Line, 1 block from Bus lines 6 & 7 SCHEDULE: 24hrs/week Tuesday-Thursday
**Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply**
Openhouse seeks a dynamic, compassionate person rooted in the spirit of community service who feels passionate about working with elders. Openhouse believes housing is healthcare and a human right. The Temporary Housing Navigator provides information and assistance for older adults and adults with disabilities with a focus on housing. In addition to being a neighborhood hub for services, the Openhouse is a city-wide resource for Lesbian, Gay, bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) older adults and adults with disabilities. The Temporary Housing Navigator assesses the needs and capabilities of individuals, provides current information on opportunities and services available within the community, follows up as necessary, and documents the provision and outcomes of services to ensure program effectiveness and achievement of objectives. They work in collaboration with the Openhouse Community Support Services team. The Housing Navigator models Openhouse’s commitment to a trauma-informed, person-centered, affirming approach to providing services and building community. This role is funded through a two-year grant. Employment is contingent upon the continuation of grant support, and the position is not expected to continue beyond the grant period.
Openhouse was founded in 1998 to empower Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) older adults to overcome the unique challenges they face as they age by providing LGBTQ+ welcoming housing, resources, high-impact direct services, and innovative community programs. As a result, Openhouse reduces isolation and empowers LGBTQ+ older adults to improve their overall health, well-being, and economic security. We are a dynamic and entrepreneurial on the leading edge of the growing field of aging services for LGBTQ+ older adults at the local, state, and national levels. Openhouse believes in manifesting opportunities with, and not just for, LGBTQ+ older adults to build and reconnect with community by providing housing, direct services, and community programs.
· Full COVID vaccination required (or approved accommodation). · Physical skills and ability to participate in event and program planning and execution, and ability to be independently mobile in the community.
Starting range is $28-$31 hourly. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to the applicant. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Company is concerned about a conviction(s) that is directly related to the job, the applicant will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction(s), provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. More information about the Fair Chance Act can be found by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/
Openhouse 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 by federal, state or local laws.
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