What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Navigator position at Chapman Partnership?
SUMMARY:
Housing Navigator develops relationships with property owners, rental agents and other housing providers throughout Miami-Dade County for acquiring available housing for Chapman Partnership’s clients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop a workable knowledge of available units within the county.
- Create an inventory of housing units available for rent and accessible to residents with varying backgrounds.
- Internally advertise housing opportunities for clients and Program Services staff in order to accomplish successful housing placements.
- Revise, Review and improve delivery of service to our clients.
- Performs other assignments or tasks as deemed necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- G.E.D or High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience as a case manager in a social services agency or equivalent, or, a minimum of one (1) year practical experience working with permanent housing providers and experience with the housing and rental market in Dade County.
- Housing Quality Standard (HQS) Certification preferred.
- Valid driver license (State of Florida), adequate level of car insurance as required by law and clean driving record.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to coordinate activities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to empower and support residents in life choices and change.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations.
- Ability to be professional, flexible, respectful, and calm.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Ability to lead by example.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer Literate.
- Solid social service management skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or English and Creole preferred.
Salary : $22