New Hope for Women Housing Navigator
Exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic community organization committed to improving
the lives of those we serve. New Hope for Women is a domestic violence resource center that
offers support to people in Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties affected by domestic
violence, dating violence, and stalking. We also provide educational resources to assist our
communities in creating a safer, healthier future.
We are in the process of increasing our supportive housing services and currently have an
opening for a Housing Navigator. The Housing Navigator is responsible for supporting clients
who are experiencing homelessness due to domestic violence and are seeking permanent
housing. The person will be a liaison between local housing developers, clients, and community
agencies providing services. They will provide case management services related to housing and
financial assistance needs as well as provide community education regarding housing and
homelessness. They will also be a part of the team staffing our agency helpline.
We seek a candidate with effective listening, oral and written communication skills,
including public speaking experience
Experience working with adults
Experience with case management
Group facilitation skills and experience
Knowledge of local housing, social service, criminal justice, education, and health systems
Organized, with strong attention to detail and a structured way of approaching tasks
Comfortable working independently, with limited day-to-day supervision
Punctual, dependable, and committed to the work
Respectful, kind, and empathetic
Basic computer skills (working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Suites helpful but not
required)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, mental health and human services, behavioral health,
behavioral sciences, social work, human development, special education, counseling,
rehabilitation, sociology, nursing or closely related field required OR a Bachelor’s degree in
an unrelated field plus one year or more of equivalent experience.
Possession of a valid and active Maine driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and adequate
insurance, or access to reliable transportation required.
Additional Job Information:
Full-time (40 hr) position based in either our Bath or Rockland office, and requires
traveling throughout our catchment area.
Salary starts at $19.25 with excellent benefits as well as mileage reimbursement.
How to apply:
Updated July 2021
Interested candidates should submit a current resume and cover letter to:
hiringcommittee@newhopeforwomen.org Please add “Housing Navigator” to the subject
field.
We strongly encourage those with the following identities to apply: Black, Indigenous, and
people of color, people with intersecting identities – LGBTQIA+, women and non-binary
people, people living with disabilities and others with lived experience being part of
marginalized communities.
Applications for this position will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found