Outreach Navigator Job at Community LINC, Kansas City, MO

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  • Community LINC
  • Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Outreach Navigator
Job Description, Skills, and Duties

Community LINC is the largest single site provider for homeless services in the metropolitan area.  With housing programs, supportive services, community-wide services, coordinated exits and placements- as well as building community awareness- Community LINC is a beacon of hope for our neighbor’s experiencing homelessness.

Required EducationAssociate or bachelor’s Degree
Other RequirementsN/A
Required working hoursMonday – Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm; Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm
Median Salary $40,000 – $60,000.00 annually

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, results-oriented individual to serve as a primary point of contact for persons experiencing homelessness seeking services through the Coordinated Entry System (CES) which provides a streamlined ease-of-access to homeless services. This person will have the sole responsibility of providing day-to-day support to persons on the By-Name Registry List (BNL) which serves as a waiting list for those seeking permanent housing.  
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Understand the complexities of working with the homeless population. 
  • Be able to adapt to an ever-changing environment. 
  • Have exceptional self-management and organizational skills. 
  • Perform simultaneous tasks. 
  • Exhibit professionalism always. 
  • Work well within a team. 
  • Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills. 
Job Duties
Program Management
  • Provide By-Name Registry list status updates upon request.
  • Assist with obtaining crucial documents prior to housing placement i.e. social security cards. 
  • Maintain contact with clients to the greatest degree possible  
  • Assist clients with obtaining needed resources. 
  • Assist clients with navigating the homeless services system. 
  • Conduct Vulnerability Assessments upon request. 
  • Work closely with partnering agencies. 
  • Actively network and research resources and connect clients to those resources to help them stabilize. 
  • Complete data entry into mandated HMIS system and internal data systems 
  • Work closely with other program staff to ensure supportive services are in place for clients. 
  • Provide support to ensure clients are transitioned into stability
  • Teach life skills class to campus families once a month or as needed
Record Keeping/Reporting
  • Develop housing stability plans and update progression with clients
  • Document client contact and activities in HMIS as prescribed 
  • Produce/create other reports as requested. 
Administrative/Other Duties
  • Attend placement team meetings and others as requested
  • Attend and support resident activities and events as assigned
  • Participate in COC monthly meetings
Benefits
Community LINC offers a competitive benefits package including a friendly environment; health insurance plans (individual and family options), employee match retirement savings flexible spending accounts, comp time, mileage reimbursement, progressive vacation time, staff cookouts. We’re an equal opportunity employer All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $30,000 - 49,999,$50,000 - 74,999

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Flexible hours,

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