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Housing Navigator (Professional Expert)-Temporary

Employer
Antelope Valley College
Location
Lancaster, CA, CA
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College
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DESCRIPTION

Professional Expert – Temporary, Short-Term Assignment: Under the direction of the Project Supervisor, Student Services (Basic Needs Center) the Housing Navigator serves as an expert for AVC students who have identified themselves as needing housing support, potential housing partners, and community partners/programs. This person will have a mixture of field and office responsibilities to connect with local landlords, management companies, homeowners, builders and more to expand AVC’s housing partnerships to address housing needs of students to support college completion.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

E= indicates essential duties of the position

  • Serves as a housing expert for AVC and members of the community to identify partnerships with landlords, apartment complexes, management companies, and government agencies to promote growth of housing opportunities for students in need. (E)
  • Attends community events to provide outreach and network with other housing programs to build connections for referrals and resources. (E)
  • Conducts site visits with representatives of housing providers to establish and maintain contacts, communicate department protocols, and provide input on appropriate housing placement. (E)
  • Assists with intake and support appointments with AVC students for temporary or permanent housing. Make any necessary referrals.
  • Maintains timely and accurate documentation of service delivery and participant’s progress in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and/or Coordinated Entry System (CES). (E)
  • Collaborates with the housing program internal team members to develop plans for individuals/families to facilitate placement in appropriate programs or housing settings. (E)
  • Assists in the creation and maintenance of internal procedures and qualifications for housing program. (E)
  • Some travel required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Any combinations equivalent to:

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency and work experience in social casework, eligibility casework, or housing related program experience with a public or private agency/organization, which must have included interpreting, explaining, and applying program rules and regulations; OR,
  • An associate degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, AND one (1) year of social casework, eligibility casework, or housing related program experience with a public or private agency/organization, which must have included interpreting, explaining, and applying program rules and regulations.
    • OR,
    • Four (4) years of any combination of college level education and closely related experience as stated above.
    Licenses and Other Requirements

  • Valid Driver's License and current auto insurance as required by state law.
  • Must be familiar with US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, Coordinated Entry System (CES) and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
    • Work a variable schedule to accommodate evening, weekend
    OTHER INFORMATION

    KNOWLEDGE OF:


  • Communicate effectively with people of various educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds and function calmly in situations where students may have experienced trauma or have mental health factors, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tack, and conflict resolution.
  • Trauma informed care training and techniques to deescalate and communicate with people experiencing crisis.
  • Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
  • Confidential record-keeping and data tracking techniques.
  • Placement techniques related to homeless children, families, and/or adults.
  • Budget/fiscal management, tracking, processing and reporting.
  • Principles and practices of social work and housing programs on the Federal, State, and local level.
  • Rules and regulations governing the provision of housing, health and social services to people who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.
  • Current trends and issues in the field of homelessness.
  • Principles and methods of identifying and assessing housing needs.
  • Community and agency resources providing social service and housing benefits.
    • ABILITY TO:

  • Learn applicable section of State education code and applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Learn and apply district operations, policies, and objectives.
  • Learn internal databases to input and processing financial requests and disbursements when needed.
  • Work a flexible schedule involving evening, weekend and holiday hours.
  • Work independently with little supervision.
  • Meet schedules and deadlines.
  • Exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information.
  • Travel within the service area of the college and submit mileage request for reimbursement.
    • WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Indoor and outdoor work environment.
  • May be in excess heat or cold weather.
  • Evening, weekend and holiday hours.
  • Driving a vehicle to conduct work as required by position.
    • PHYSICAL EFFORT:

  • Walking to review activity program and sites.
  • Standing to disseminate information.
  • Lifting heavy objects 20+ pounds.
  • Pulling/Pushing heavy objects on dollies or carts.

    • APPLICATION PROCESS - PLEASE READ

    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position.

  • Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply for.
  • It is important the applicants submit ALL documents requested for the application package to be deemed complete and given consideration.

    • This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

    ApplicationCurrent resumeLetter of Intent (Cover Letter)Copy of Transcripts of all degrees and Supplemental CourseworkAll out of the country, transcripts must be evaluated prior to submitting them with applications. Any evaluation service member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) http://www.naces.org/ is acceptable.
  • Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
  • Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
  • Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

    • Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or

    missing documents will not be considered.

    VISA

    AVC does not sponsor visas.

    Equal Employment Opportunity and Commitment to Diversity
    Antelope Valley College is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law.

    To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu

    ACCOMMODATIONS

    If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661)722-6311.

    Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District.

    AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations.

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    Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police/

    Organization

    Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college in the California Community College System dedicated to providing services to a broad range of students with a variety of educational goals. Antelope Valley College is dedicated to providing educational programs and services as expressed in the California Master Plan for Higher Education. The College is committed to equal educational opportunity and reinforces that commitment through a program of active affirmation of diversity.

    Antelope Valley College is dedicated to meeting the dynamic needs of a changing community. The College addresses the educational needs of a diverse and evolving population. The College recognizes that it is uniquely capable of responding to the requirements of regional business, industry, and public service, as well as the social and cultural needs of the Antelope Valley.
    Antelope Valley College affirms the rights of the individual and respects human dignity. The programs and activities of the College foster the individual's ability to think clearly, critically, and independently to meet the demands of an increasingly complex society. The student is the primary concern of the College. The curriculum, activities, and services of the College help students understand their physical, cultural, ethnic, and social environment. The preservation of academic freedom provides a college environment in which students and faculty can examine ideas freely.

    This philosophy is reflected in the curriculum, the student-faculty relation-ships, the services and resources, and the policies of the College.

    Antelope Valley College, a public institution of higher education, provides a quality,comprehensive education to a diverse population of learners. We are committed to student success offering value and opportunity, in service to our community.

    We offer:

    Associate Degree Programs

    Associate degree programs comprised of general education courses, proficiency requirements, designated courses in a specific major or area of emphasis. Associate degrees provide students with “the ability to think and to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-understanding.”

    Career Technical Programs

    Certificate and degree programs comprised of “essential career technical instruction” in a variety of business, technical, and occupational courses designed to enhance students’ knowledge and skills leading to employment, career advancement, certification, and state or federal licensure. We award both Chancellor’s Office approved Certificates of Achievement and locally approved Certificates of Proficiency.

    Transfer/General Education Courses

    Transfer/general education courses in communication and critical thinking, the physical and biological sciences, arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and technical education. Completion of these courses allows students to fulfill degree requirements or enroll in upper division courses and programs at accredited four-year institutions through our articulation agreements.

    Basic Skills Courses

    Basic skills courses in reading, writing, mathematics, English as a Second Language, and learning and study skills. These courses offer students essential foundation skills that are necessary for success in college-level degree applicable courses.

    Student Support and Instructional Support

    A variety of services in academic, career, and personal counseling, in library instruction and course support, in learning assistance. These services support the needs of students in pursuing and achieving their educational goals.

    Workforce Preparation and Economic Development

    Workforce programs, job preparation courses (non-degree applicable) and a variety of services that contribute to the educational and economic well being of the community.

    Personal Enrichment and Professional Development

    Community service offerings, non-credit, not-for-credit classes and services that develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for students to be effective members of the community. These classes enhance the community’s social, cultural, and economic well being. Non-credit course offerings may lead to a Certificate of Completion and/or Certificate of Competency.

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