Housing Navigator - Community Supports (Kern) at Akido. . Location: Bakersfield, CA. Akido builds AI-powered doctors. .. Akido is the first AI-native care provider, combining cutting-edge technology with a nationwide medical network to address America’s physician shortage and make exceptional healthcare universal. Its AI empowers doctors to deliver faster, more accurate, and more compassionate care.. . Serving 500K+ patients across California, Rhode Island, and New York, Akido offers primary and specialty care in 26 specialties—from serving . unhoused communities. in Los Angeles to . ride-share drivers. in New York.. . Founded in 2015 (YC W15), Akido is expanding its risk-bearing care models and scaling ScopeAI, its breakthrough clinical AI platform. . Read more about Akido’s $60M Series B. . More info at . Akidolabs.com. .. . . Housing Navigator – Community Supports (Bakersfield, CA). . Kern County, CA. (In-Person). . Akido builds AI-powered doctors. Akido is the first AI-native care provider, combining cutting-edge technology with a nationwide medical network to address America’s physician shortage and make exceptional healthcare universal. Its AI empowers doctors to deliver faster, more accurate, and more compassionate care.. . Serving 500K+ patients across California, Rhode Island, and New York, Akido offers primary and specialty care in 26 specialties—from serving unhoused communities in Los Angeles to ride-share drivers in New York.. . Founded in 2015 (YC W15), Akido is expanding its risk-bearing care models and scaling ScopeAI, its breakthrough clinical AI platform. Read more about Akido’s $60M Series B at Akidolabs.com.. . . The Opportunity. . Akido is hiring . Housing Navigators. to support our Community Supports Housing programs in . Los Angeles County and Kern County. . This role is central to helping members experiencing homelessness or housing instability successfully transition into housing and maintain stable tenancy.. . Housing Navigators work directly with members, landlords, care teams, and community partners to deliver . Housing Transition Navigation Services (HTNS). , . Housing Deposits. , and . Housing Tenancy and Sustaining Services (HTSS). under CalAIM.. . This role blends . field-based engagement. with . structured documentation and coordination. , ideal for someone who understands housing systems, enjoys problem-solving, and is motivated by measurable impact.. . . What You’ll Do. . Housing Transition Navigation (Pre-Tenancy). . . . Conduct housing assessments to identify member needs, preferences, barriers, and strengths.. . . . Complete and maintain Housing Plans in accordance with Community Supports requirements.. . . . Assist members with:. . . . Housing searches and unit identification. . . . Completing housing applications. . . . Gathering required documentation (ID, SS card, income verification, disability verification). . . . . . Conduct or support VI-SPDAT completion when required and coordinate with Coordinated Entry Systems.. . . . Educate members on tenant rights, fair housing, and reasonable accommodations.. . . . Engage landlords and property managers to support housing placement and resolve barriers.. . . . Coordinate move-in logistics, including inspections, utility setup, and move-in readiness.. . . . Housing Deposits & Financial Coordination. . . . Identify and secure eligible Housing Deposit resources (security deposits, utilities, application fees, move-in costs).. . . . Prepare and submit Housing Deposit requests and supporting documentation for health plan authorization.. . . . Track approval status, timelines, and disbursement coordination with internal finance teams.. . . . Ensure deposits align with approved housing plans and program guidelines.. . . . Housing Tenancy & Sustaining Services (Post-Move-In). . . . Provide ongoing tenancy support to help members maintain stable housing.. . . . Support lease compliance, household management, and landlord communication.. . . . Identify early warning signs of housing instability (late rent, lease violations, behavioral concerns).. . . . Assist with conflict resolution, repayment plans, and eviction prevention strategies.. . . . Support annual recertifications and ongoing housing plan updates.. . . . Link members to community resources (benefits, behavioral health, financial literacy, life skills).. . . . Documentation, Billing & Compliance. . . . Maintain timely, accurate documentation in Akido’s EHR and case management systems.. . . . Ensure services align with authorization requirements and billable activity standards.. . . . Track time spent and activities in compliance with Housing CS billing rules.. . . . Coordinate closely with care managers, ECM teams, and operations staff.. . . . Participate in case conferences, huddles, and supervision as required.. . . . Team & Program Support. . . . Serve as a key liaison between members, providers, landlords, health plans, and community partners.. . . . Support outreach and engagement efforts when needed.. . . . Identify workflow gaps and contribute to process improvements.. . . . Other duties as assigned based on program needs.. . . . . Who You Are. . . . 1+ year experience in housing navigation, case management, social services, or a related field.. . . . Strong knowledge of:. . . . Homeless services systems. . . . Coordinated Entry and VI-SPDAT. . . . Housing First and harm reduction principles. . . . CalAIM Community Supports (preferred). . . . . . Comfortable working with individuals experiencing homelessness, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and complex social needs.. . . . Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple cases simultaneously.. . . . Confident communicator with strong documentation skills.. . . . Comfortable working across multiple systems (EHRs, HMIS, referral portals, spreadsheets).. . . . Able to work independently in the field while remaining accountable to team goals.. . . . Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (field work required).. . . . Preferred Qualifications. . . . Bilingual (Spanish strongly preferred; other languages a plus).. . . . Experience working in Los Angeles County and/or Kern County homeless systems.. . . . Familiarity with Housing Deposit and Tenancy Sustaining billing workflows.. . . . . Benefits. . . . Medical, dental, and vision insurance. . . . Paid sick time. . . . Accrued paid time off (PTO). . . . Hybrid work environment (field + remote). . . . Opportunities for growth within a rapidly scaling healthcare technology company. . . . Meaningful work directly impacting housing stability and health outcomes. . . . . Work Environment & Physical Demands. . This role involves a combination of . field-based work. (community visits, housing sites, member meetings) and . remote administrative work. . Requires prolonged computer use, frequent phone calls, travel within service areas, and occasional lifting of light materials related to move-in support.. . . Hourly pay range. $22. - . $28. . USD. Akido Labs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.
Housing Navigator - Community Supports (Kern) at Akido