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Solid Ground East Metro Place Housing Navigator in White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Who We Are Solid Ground is an award winning nonprofit organization whose proven, holistic approach helps families build the strong foundations they need to emerge from homelessness into a brighter future. Through safe, affordable housing and innovative supportive programming, Solid Ground helps families transition to a higher-level of self-sufficiency and break the cycle of homelessness and poverty for the next generation. Why You ll Love Working Here At the heart of Solid Ground is the belief that housing stability is fundamental to the healthy development of children and to a family s ability to be contributing members of the community. Solid Ground currently runs eight programs in suburban Ramsey and Washington Counties and housing over 660 individuals annually. Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness for families with children in the communities we serve through housing, resources, and opportunity. Wages and Benefits $23.08 - $24.04 per hour; Generous paid time off; 12 paid holidays per year; Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits; Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability; Agency sponsored retirement savings plan. SCHEDULE This position is located in an office setting and works during normal business hours. This position also may include transporting clients using a personal vehicle. A Typical Day in the Life A typical day as Solid Ground s East Metro Place Housing Navigator provides an opportunity to support families during their transition out of our Transitional Housing Program and, depending on circumstances, families in our Permanent Supportive Housing Program. Additional responsibilities will include the following: Creating Housing Transition plans with families transitioning out of programs. Assisting participants with the move-out process, including housing search, landlord communication, resource navigation, and ensuring units are safe and affordable. Being available for weekly meetings with residents. Identifying and assisting with resolving barriers to housing access. Researching and contacting prospective housing options for availability and information and assisting participants with applying for housing. Identifying resources to cover moving expenses and to access household goods. Training and coaching on being a good tenant, lease compliance, and household management. Providing clients with guidance on all housing-related concerns, including landlord-tenant disputes and housing discrimination. Supporting participants in maintaining housing through prevention and early identification of behaviors that may jeopardize their continued housing. Assisting participants that have transitioned out of East Metro Place with resources for up to six months after moving out.