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Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State's first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services. Benefits: We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books. Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facwilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works' New York City employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union (“RWDSU”). Accordingly, the RWDSU has the exclusive right to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (a “CBA”) between Housing Works and the RWDSU

Compensation Range: $19/hr- $21/hr C ommensurate with xperience

Overview:

The Community Navigator is responsible for identifying, establishing, and cultivating cooperative relationships with community-based programs, organizations, and community leaders, with a special focus on low-income individuals with chronic diagnosis of mental health, HIV, substance use, gaps in work histories and interested in employment plus SNAP recipients.

Have a clear understanding of Housing Works services. Knowledge of community resources, i.e., hospitals, shelters etc.

Excellent communication and listening skills. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Experience working with groups and/or communities that provides services for the underserved.

Ability to connect with large groups of people.

Provide information and identify the need for job readiness training and employment. Ability to collaborate with external providers and promote the services of the Ready For Work program.

Assist in the planning and coordination of community fairs and events. Assist in the development and implementation of a marketing campaign to the community served.

Maintain comprehensive documentation for data collection; and provide statistical data and/or reports for program requirements. Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Attends and participates in staff meetings, and vendor service meetings, as requested. Performs all duties within the agency's scope of services as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Background in social work or a related field. Bachelor's degreepreferred Computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational and general office skills. Problem-solving and strong customer relations skills. Knowledge of marketing and promotion

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