Housing Navigator, ProjectLIFE (Living In Freedom From Exploitation) Program

Housing Navigator, ProjectLIFE

About Lifeline Community Services

Lifeline Community Services is a premier nonprofit organization in San Diego County, dedicated to empowering individuals and families to achieve self-reliance and long-term stability. Our diverse service portfolio spans housing, behavioral health, youth development, and anti-human trafficking initiatives, operating across multiple locations.

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Housing Navigator is responsible for providing services to families and individuals in need of housing and services through a client driven wellness and recovery model that is strength based, culturally relevant, trauma informed, consumer driven, and outcome based. These services may include client advocacy, case management, benefit establishment, linkage to mental health and substance abuse services, linkage to stable housing and all other supportive services as needed. Housing Navigator will provide individualized client support by helping each client develop a plan to address their barriers, increase their income, and maintain and sustain permanent housing. The Housing Navigator will also work with local property managers, property owners and owners to find new partnership opportunities for survivors who have housing vouchers or income to sustain rent in their own apartment. May participate in law enforcement operations and 24-hour "on-call" emergency calls placed by the San Diego Human Trafficking Task force and other local law enforcement agencies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work or related field with minimum of two years providing case management, supportive services and / or housing specific services required; Master's degree in behavioral health with BBS registration (ASW, AMF, APCC) preferred.
• Multi-lingual or Bi-lingual strongly preferred, with strong preference given to English / Spanish.

Responsibilities

Schedule / Compensation

Additional Requirement

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

North County Lifeline DBA Lifeline Community Services ("Lifeline") is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and discrimination is not tolerated. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their best selves to work. We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

In California, we extend these protections to include ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), familial status, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, and age (40 and above) among others, recognizing and valuing the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that all individuals bring to our team.

Lifeline is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and by ensuring that our employment practices do not discriminate against any individual.

We believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Lifeline's success is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and the collective contributions of all our employees.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Lifeline expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any of the protected characteristics mentioned above.

Lifeline's leadership is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion and ensuring that our employment environment is free from discrimination and harassment. All employees are encouraged to report any instances of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in violation of this policy to a supervisor, HR representative, or through our reporting email.

By embracing diversity and promoting equality, Lifeline not only complies with all relevant legislation but also creates a richer, more vibrant work environment for all our employees.

As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our clients and maintaining the integrity of our workplace, North County Lifeline conducts comprehensive background and drug screening processes for all prospective employees. This includes, but is not limited to :

These screenings are a vital part of our hiring process and must be successfully completed for employment eligibility. North County Lifeline is dedicated to fair and responsible hiring practices and ensures that all screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, respecting the privacy and rights of all candidates. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this process, aimed at creating a safe and productive work environment for everyone.