What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Navigator position at Avivo?
Do you know, you have the power to change the course of someone’s life?
Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people.
Why This Role Matters
Stable housing can be the foundation that helps families achieve long-term success.
As a Housing Navigator, you will work with participants enrolled in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) to increase access to safe, affordable housing while helping individuals and families overcome barriers to stability and self-sufficiency. Through housing navigation, advocacy, community partnerships, and resource coordination, you will support participants as they work toward their housing, employment, and family goals.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship-building, creative problem-solving, community collaboration, and helping people navigate complex systems to achieve meaningful change.
And yes — Avivo is a 32-hour work week organization, offering full-time pay and benefits while supporting balance and sustainability in your work.
What You'll Do
What You Bring
Submit your application online through Avivo’s Careers page at Avivomn.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. Early applications encouraged as interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.
Make a Difference with Avivo.
Avivo will begin participating in E-Verify effective July 1, 2025.
Avivo will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.
Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people.
Why This Role Matters
Stable housing can be the foundation that helps families achieve long-term success.
As a Housing Navigator, you will work with participants enrolled in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) to increase access to safe, affordable housing while helping individuals and families overcome barriers to stability and self-sufficiency. Through housing navigation, advocacy, community partnerships, and resource coordination, you will support participants as they work toward their housing, employment, and family goals.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship-building, creative problem-solving, community collaboration, and helping people navigate complex systems to achieve meaningful change.
And yes — Avivo is a 32-hour work week organization, offering full-time pay and benefits while supporting balance and sustainability in your work.
What You'll Do
- Partner with MFIP participants to increase access to affordable housing, resources, and stable shelter
- Develop individualized plans and connect participants to services that support housing and self-sufficiency goals
- Build relationships with landlords, property managers, housing authorities, and community partners to expand housing opportunities
- Assist participants in accessing employment services, benefits, financial literacy education, tenant education, and supportive services
- Conduct assessments and identify resources that support individual and family goals
- Provide advocacy and support to help participants navigate housing and community systems
- Implement outreach and engagement strategies that promote housing stability and long-term success
- Coordinate referrals and monitor participant progress to support ongoing eligibility and engagement
- Maintain accurate documentation and case records in accordance with policies and funding requirements
- Collaborate with community organizations, service providers, and internal teams to improve participant outcomes
What You Bring
- High school diploma and four years of related experience
- OR an associate degree in a related field and two years of related experience
- OR a bachelor's degree in a related field
- Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to problem-solve, make sound decisions, and work independently
- Experience working with individuals and families facing barriers related to housing, poverty, employment, or other life challenges
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience using Microsoft Office, email, internet, and database systems
- Knowledge of community resources, public benefits, and supportive service systems
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working with participants and community partners
- Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation, and ability to transport participants as needed
- Commitment to culturally responsive and person-centered services
- 32-hour full-time work week
- Medical Health plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Nice Healthcare: offers chat, video visits and in-home primary care visits
- Dental plan
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
- Long term disability
- Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance and short-term disability
- 401(k) Plan
- 10 Paid holidays & generous PTO
Submit your application online through Avivo’s Careers page at Avivomn.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. Early applications encouraged as interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.
Make a Difference with Avivo.
Avivo will begin participating in E-Verify effective July 1, 2025.
Avivo will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.