Community & Housing Resource Navigator

Community & Housing Resource Navigator Washington, DC

Do you have experience in providing advocacy and support to families?

We are currently in search of a Community & Housing Resource Navigator for the District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH) .

The position is full-time, hybrid basedin Washington, DC. This is a Permanent assignment.

ORGANIZATION : District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH)

LOCATION : Washington, DC- Hybrid

POSITION TITLE : Community & Housing Resource Navigator

DURATION : Full Time

SALARY : $59,225 / annual

Is This Your Dream Job? The Community & Housing Resource Navigator will serve as the first point of contact for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

In addition to conducting intakes, this position provides short-term advocacy and housing resources through research and referrals for internal and community resources.

Our Ideal Candidate :

• 2+ years of experience in providing advocacy services
• Vast knowledge of community providers and resources
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Compassionate, Mission-driven, and Trauma-informed
• Initiative-taker and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual Spanish-Preferred
• COVID-19 vaccination- REQUIRED

How You Will Spend Your Day :

• Conduct intakes, create initial safety plans, and provide referrals to internal programs and community resources
• Collaborate with DHS & internal teams to coordinate internal and external program referrals.
• Participate in weekly Housing Resource Clinic (HRC) to identify and triage potential survivors in the community.
• Maintain contact with survivors throughout screening and intake processes for DASH’s programs, providing advice and guidance throughout.
• Complete follow-ups with survivors who receive SRF assistance at three, six, and 12-month periods to measure the impact of SRF funds.
• Assist management in identifying gaps and potential community resources (housing and other basic needs) and programs to help survivors achieve goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation on referrals while complying with federal, state, and local confidentiality and victim services laws and regulations.
• Educate survivors and the community on information regarding the programs and services provided by DASH.
• Represent organization at outreach activities and key partner events throughout the community.
• Consistently apply the DASH model and organizational policies and procedures for effective service delivery
• Other related duties as assigned.

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