About Homes First:
Vision: Our vision is one of vibrant communities where everyone has a safe and healthy home they can afford so that they have hope for a better future
Mission: We believe everyone needs a home to be successful. Therefore, our mission is to create and maintain safe, healthy, and affordable rental homes for those who need them most.
Since 1990, Homes First has successfully created affordable rental housing in Thurston and Mason Counties, WA. In 34 years, we have helped close to 5,000 low and very low-income community members find safe, clean, and affordable rental housing with a landlord who treats them with dignity and respect.
Position Purpose:
The position Program Services Navigator (Navigator) works in the property management department to establish supportive relationships with residents to ensure housing retention. Primarily, the Navigator matches our residents to services in the community to achieve their goals in areas such as mental wellness, chemical dependency, physical health, life skills, basic needs, and other areas. They also lead our efforts in finding and directly engaging community volunteers with our mission and the work we do.
Position Qualifications:
Candidates will be evaluated on the full range of their lived and learned experience, professional background, volunteer experience, and direct and transferable skills.
Homes First is seeking candidates with a compelling combination of demonstrated experience and skills in some or all of the following areas:
Proficient in coordinating person-centered support to establish collaborative relationships with residents, colleagues, and community partners.
History of safely resolving challenging situations while responding non-judgmentally to problematic behavior.
Highly skilled in MSOffice and Google Workspace applications: Independently use word processing software and performs complex word processing tasks such as merging, sorting, uploading, and downloading files in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create documents such as letters, memos, reports, and presentations that are complete, clear, and understandable.
Knowledge of office procedures and practices, research methods, communication, and correspondence practices.
Knowledge of nonprofit organization and administrative procedures; office methods and procedures; research methods and data collection and entry;
Ability to compile written reports, obtain the cooperation of colleagues and partner agencies, and work effectively with others.
Ability to work independently; read, understand, and interpret policies and procedures; develop written materials; work effectively and well with others; communicate effectively in both writing and speech.
Is personable, compassionate, and flexible.
For more information about the position and how to apply please go to our website:
https://www.homesfirst.org/programservicesnavigator
Total Compensation & Benefits:
The annual salary range for this position is $37,502 - $43,472 depending on experience.
The comprehensive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision benefits (annual premium paid 100% by employer)
403(b) Retirement plan with 3% employer match
Generous paid time off policy for vacation, sick, and floating holiday time