Homeless Outreach Navigator (Monday - Friday 7am to 4pm)

Los Angeles Centers For Alcohol And Drug Abuse • Alhambra, CA

444d • $45,760 - $54,080

About The Position

The Homeless Outreach Navigator at Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) is responsible for engaging with the homeless population, providing advocacy, and assisting individuals in connecting to benefits and housing. This role involves collaboration with local law enforcement, outreach activities, and intensive case management to support individuals transitioning from homelessness to stable housing.

Requirements

• 1 year experience supporting and connecting clients to housing programs.
• Basic understanding of severe mental health, physical health, and substance abuse issues and symptoms.
• Well versed in public social services to link patients to care/resources.
• Knowledge of communicable disease prevention, care, and resources along with co-factors related to health, mental health, substance abuse, socioeconomic status, stigma, etc.
• Good verbal, written, and telephone skills.
• Displays appropriate, professional, healthy boundaries and exercises mature judgment and understanding of safety concerns.
• Competence in software programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and publishing program required.
• Understanding of homeless population, Substance Use Disorder treatment & prevention and related psychosocial issues.
• Must have a valid CA Driver License and must be able to provide a clear recent Motor Vehicle Report.

Nice To Haves

• Speaks conversational Spanish (preferred)
• Registered as AOD Counselor; certified is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and develop ongoing working relationships with local law enforcement and courts.
• Engage in outreach activities to recruit participants for the Homeless Assistance Program.
• Respond to community requests for outreach interventions.
• Work collaboratively with the Homeless Outreach Coordinator to conduct outreach in the community, focusing on vulnerable populations.
• Provide advocacy for homeless neighbors until shelter or permanent housing is obtained.
• Facilitate group-level interventions.
• Collect community assessment data and analyze information collected.
• Assist in obtaining housing readiness documentation.
• Complete risk assessments and other documentation for data reporting.
• Work with Navigators from other agencies in the region to provide team outreach services.
• Assist in identifying appropriate housing and completing housing applications.
• Provide support for people as they transition from homelessness to housing through intensive case management.
• Maintain complete client records (electronic database - HMIS), daily activity logs, mileage logs, and other reports as directed.
• Establish and maintain positive, productive working relationships with mental health programs, shelter programs, police, and other local officials.
• Attend team meetings, case conferences, training workshops, and community meetings as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance per State and Federal guidelines.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 403(b)
• Professional development assistance
• Loan forgiveness
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED