Housing Navigator

Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island
134 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
Contact: Jillian Sam
Phone: 4013311350

Email: samji@familyserviceri.org

Job Description

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community we serve in!



Position Summary: Provides housing information, referral, advocacy, and support to housing insecure individuals and families across the FSRI Housing Security service continuum. Assists with outreach and engagement to expand access to underserved communities. Processes requests for rental and security deposit assistance to prevent homelessness. Provides coaching and triage to help service recipients address barriers to maintaining stable and safe housing.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in human/social service field or Associate’s degree in a relevant field with field experience required.
1-year case management or field experience required.
Experience providing housing support services within Rhode Island preferred.
Possession of valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance required.
Must be agreeable to hybrid work environment and flexible scheduling to meet recipient needs.
FSRI values staff with bilingual language capacity and familiarity with the local community they will be serving.
FSRI includes pay incentives for bilingual staff.



Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!



We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.
Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
Join our FAMILY today!


About Us:
At Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI), we succeed by lifting others. Founded in 1892, our long history of non-profit service has always been tailored to meet the unique and ever-changing needs of the diverse Rhode Island community in which we serve. We have three offices located in Providence, but our employees provide impactful services state-wide. We are engaged, committed, and passionate about our work helping others, and care deeply about our mission to advance equity, opportunity, and hope in our communities.


Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Requirements

Salary Levels

$18.00 - $22.00

Positions Available

There are 1 positions available at this time.

Application Period

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 through Friday, June 30, 2023