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Adams County Government Homelessness Navigator - 165758, 165759 in Brighton, Colorado
Homelessness Navigator - 165758, 165759
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Homelessness Navigator - 165758, 165759
Salary
$53,268.80 - $61,256.00 Annually
Location
Brighton, CO
Job Type
Project-Designated Full-time
Job Number
06473
Department
Community Safety & Wellbeing
Opening Date
04/24/2024
Closing Date
5/8/2024 4:30 PM Mountain
Our Mission
At Adams County, our team members engage in top-notch opportunities to grow and expand their impact. We cultivate an inclusive and innovative culture where diversity matters! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a core cultural competency at Adams County, and we actively seek and welcome applicants that bring diverse experiences and value inclusion.
Cultural Competencies/EEO
Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification
Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.
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What Success Looks Like In This Job
LIVED EXPERIENCE STATEMENT:
CSWB is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce. We actively seek people from excluded and stigmatized communities. CSWB honors the value and insight lived experience can offer in a workplace setting; therefore, we recognize lived experience with the justice system, poverty and homelessness, and/or behavioral health towards Qualifications for Success.
The Homelessness Resolution Navigator will be stationed at the Adams County Government Center in the Department of Community Safety & Well-being (CSWB) but will work substantial time in the field. The Navigator will provide comprehensive outreach and navigation services to persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness in unincorporated Adams County as well as support to underserved and understaffed municipalities. Services provided include but are not limited to, crisis intervention, distribution of survival gear (socks, food, hygiene supplies, gloves, sleeping bags, etc.), emergency shelter referrals, behavioral and medical referrals, transportation assistance, and other service linkage all for the purpose of stabilizing clients to transition them to stable, permanent housing. The Navigator will work as part of a larger interagency team to coordinate homelessness reduction through our goal areas: homelessness prevention, homelessness services, and strengthening the housing continuum. The Navigator will balance being an approachable and relatable support for people experiencing homelessness while being a confident and professional source of information for decision-makers. The Navigator will also be tasked with providing a voice and perspective in the county's efforts towards achieving safe and equitable solutions for people living in poverty. The Navigator is open to individuals who have lived experience in the criminal justice system, with homelessness and poverty, behavioral health concerns, and/or intersectionality. The Navigator will be eligible to receive their Peer Support Specialist Certificate through the Colorado Mental Health Network upon completion of training hours and the exam.
This position is grant funded through the Transformational Homelessness Response Grant and will end on September 31, 2026.
Examples of Duties for Success
Act as a subject matter expert in navigating resources on behalf of low-income and underserved populations such as people experiencing homelessness.
Help residents navigate employment, benefits, and housing systems by coaching them to complete the necessary forms, applications, and paperwork.
Build relationships with residents and empower them to take the steps to end their homelessness.
Ability to discern when to refer a client to other services when their request is not within our scope.
Work collaboratively with service providers in Adams County to provide optimum coordination, communication, and continuity of services to persons who are experiencing homelessness.
Manage drop-in hours for people experiencing homelessness and/or other navigators to pick up street outreach gear like sleeping bags, tents, gloves, hats, and hand warmers.
Demonstrate ability to plan, organize, schedule, and supervise varied activities within general policies and budgetary limitations.
Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and an ability to manage projects simultaneously.
Advocate for the needs of individual residents, as well as systemic change, for the overall benefit of persons experiencing homelessness.
Work closely with community members and partners to capture feedback about issues that may be getting overlooked by local government.
Use evidence-based best practices like low-barrier services, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, progressive engagement, de-escalation, triage, housing first, and strengths-based approaches.
Respond to constituent, interdepartmental, and commissioner requests for outreach to encampments or other known hotspots and report the outcome(s) in a timely manner.
Facilitates, organizes, participates, and evaluates activities on behalf of the Adams County Street Outreach Network.
Directly support criminal, social, economic, and racial justice partnerships.
Contribute to projects, programs, and proposals as needed to build a better social support system for people experiencing homelessness.
Serve as a central point of contact for people experiencing homelessness in unincorporated areas of Adams County.
Support underserved and understaffed municipalities in homelessness reduction as needed.
Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior.
Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions.
Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner.
Ability to shift into crisis response mode and distribute hotel vouchers on extremely cold nights.
Must be able to enter data into the Homelessness Management Information System and record case notes with a high level of accuracy.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications for Success
This position requires you to have lived experience through one of the following areas: incarceration, substance abuse, behavioral health concern, poverty or homelessness, and/or intersectionality.
Lived experience in the Denver Metro Area preferred. Actively pursuing wellness, recovery and/or resiliency.
Passion for serving people experiencing homelessness.
Organizational and communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to quickly adapt to change.
Ability to work independently to achieve team goals.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide culturally relevant support to people from all walks of life.
Ability to adhere to county policies and procedures while being creative in seeking solutions for people experiencing homelessness.
Commitment to serving individuals while also learning about the big picture of homelessness and housing systems.
Ability to keep personally identifiable information secure and confidential and discern when to encrypt information.
Ability to work outside in adverse weather conditions when necessary.
Ability to engage in light physical labor including walking to and from encampments and organizing and lifting supplies up to 30 pounds,
Willingness to approach strangers in tents, RVs, vehicles, and on the streets and build trust.
Ability to prioritize tasks and cases to know when and where to focus energy.
Effective time management and an ability to balance administrative and field work with equal importance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county employees, other agencies, and the public.
Ability to uphold and model professional boundaries with colleagues and residents.
Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance.
Demonstrate a team-based mentality and a willingness to assist coworkers when necessary.
Commitment to stigma-reduction for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Desire to pursue personal and professional development opportunities which may include the Peer Support Specialist Certification.
Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences.
Ability to effectively handle sensitive situations requiring courtesy, persuasion, and tact.
Access to reliable transportation and an ability to drive a country vehicle.
Bilingual preferred.
More Qualifications for Success
Lived Experience:
Lived experience includes justice system involvement, incarceration, poverty and homelessness, and/or behavioral health.
Up to one (1) year towards combined experience for demonstrated lived experience.*
*If you would like your lived experience considered for Qualifications for Success, please respond to the prompts in the Questions section.
Professional Experience:
One (1) year outreach experience with homeless population preferred.
Justice involvement, homelessness, or experience in receiving public benefits would substitute for professional experience.
Minimum three years released from supervision.
Preference to those with direct work or volunteering with historically marginalized population.
Academic Experience:
None required.
Up to one (1) year towards combined experience for earned credits in higher education on a semester* basis of full-time enrollment.
*One semester equals six (6) months; two (2) semesters equal one (1) year. Transcript required.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire date.
Background Check: Background Check: Criminal background check is required. Any petty crimes or crimes that are older than two (2) years should not be an automatic disqualifier during background checks.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.
Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!
Benefits You Expect:
AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
Generous Vacation/Sick leave
Long-Term Disability
Short-Term Disability
Plus some you might not expect:
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Fitness Center
Employee Health Clinics
Flexible Work Schedules
Recreation Center Discounts
Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Wellness programs
Lactation friendly certified workplace
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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
Yes, I understand and agree
Yes, I understand but disagree.
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Do you possess lived experience includes justice system involvement, incarceration, poverty and homelessness, and/or behavioral health?
Yes
No
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Do you currently possess or have the ability to ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire date?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Adams County
Address
4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213
Website
http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities
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