Housing Navigator – Tenant Engagement

Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for 50 years, is currently seeking a full-time Housing Navigator within our Housing & Energy Services Department. This grant-funded, benefits-eligible position (40hrs, 52wks per year) will serve the counties of Knox, Waldo, Penobscot, and Piscataquis. As the Housing Navigator you work with Department Management, a team of colleagues and partner organizations to support individuals and families that are homeless or at risk of homelessness to find stable housing.

This is a hybrid position working out of our Bangor office, this position will be focused in the Penobscot and Piscataquis county area.

Location: Bangor, Maine

Housing Navigator Responsibilities:

• Assist individuals/families locate housing, complete the rental process and maintain stable housing for a minimum of one year after the lease is up.

• Work with municipalities, cities and towns, public housing authorities, CAAs, health care centers, emergency shelter providers, faith-based organizations, and other local organizations that assist families with housing, to develop a referral process for families that need assistance in obtaining housing.

• Develop Housing Stability Plans, working with each family to identify their housing goals and barriers, search and locate appropriate housing, and navigate the leasing process.

• Assist participants in completing rental applications, negotiating with landlords, navigating the leasing process, connecting utilities, and moving in.

• Work in a fast-paced environment, work independently and adjust priorities as needed.

Housing Navigator Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in the social services or related field, 3 -5 years’ work experience working directly with clients.

• Able to work flexible hours.

• Travel is required throughout the four-county service area, with travel reimbursement.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Computer proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet programs.

• Valid Maine Driver’s License and insured, reliable transportation.

• Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.

  Excellent Benefits Package: (benefit eligible)

• 14 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!)

• Paid Time off-3 Days upon hire

• Paid training for all required certifications

• Dental/Health/Vision

• Retirement Plans

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

• Annual Employee Appreciation Day

• Wellness Incentives

The starting rate of pay for the Housing Navigator – Tenant Engagement position is $20.34 per hour and additional compensation may be given consideration with relevant experience.

Penquis offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages. Apply on line at www.penquis.org or contact us at 973-3500 (TDD: 973:3520) or by email at employment@penquis.org (hr@penquis.org) to request an application and job description.

In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a tobacco and smoke-free workplace.

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