Housing Navigator, Rapid Rehousing

Description

General Responsibilities 

1. Provide housing navigation and support to clients in need of permanent housing.
2. Develop working relationships with landlords to increase housing opportunities for clients.
3. Attend meetings and participate in problem-solving and service delivery.
4. Outreach to local business owners, realtors, landlords, housing developers, and service providers.
5. Develop individualized housing plans and assist clients with accessing resources and referrals.
6. Identify appropriate permanent housing options (subsidized housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, VASH, Rapid Re-housing, etc.).
7. Assist clients with housing applications and advocate for them with prospective landlords.
8. Help clients obtain housing readiness documentation (ID, social security card, income verification).
9. Support clients during their transition from homelessness to housing, including the move-in process.
10. Maintain complete client records and positive relationships with landlords and service providers.
11. Provide intake, screening, assessment, case planning, and case management for emergency services.
12. Conduct initial intake and needs assessment within 48-72 hours of receiving a call.
13. Other duties as assigned within the guidelines of this position.

Great Employer Provided Benefits

• Time-off: 14 Holidays - 15 Vacation days - 5 Paid Leave days and 9 Sick days
• Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (employee paid optional)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 403B Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field (social services, property management, real estate, etc.).
3. Availability to work flexible days and hours.
4. Ability to build trust and rapport with property managers/landlords and homeless individuals/families.
5. Ability to work with low-income and homeless persons. 
6. Effective and constructive interaction with diverse cultures, family systems, and social backgrounds.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
8. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
9. Passage of background clearance, and other required testing; valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of liability insurance.

Salary : $25