Housing Navigator

The Springfield Housing Authority is currently accepting applications/resumes for the following position:

HOUSING NAVIGATOR

Full-Time Position/Salary: 36,875-55,312.50

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

B.A./B.S. degree in public administration, business administration, social services, or a related field;

Experience in providing homeless services, social services, or community services through a public or private agency with duties related to program development, management, risk mitigation, and evaluation; or

Any equivalent combination of training and work experience that involves or includes the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered; and

• Strong familiarity of the city of Springfield and housing unit identification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Regulations as they relate to HCV Housing programs, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge and understanding of social and economic problems and special needs faced by lower income families and senior citizens.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable precautionary measures.

Skill in caseload management; planning, monitoring, and following-up as necessary.

Skill in performing accurate mathematical calculations.

Skill in the proficient use of office equipment, computers, and software

Skill in typing 40 WPM with accuracy

Skill in maintaining accurate and complete Housing Navigator records, documentation, reports, and grants.

Ability to work independently in an organized, thorough, detailed, accurate, and efficient manner.

Ability to communicate (oral and written) and interact with diverse individuals (public, outside agencies/vendors, and co-workers) in a courteous, confidential, effective, positive, professional, and ethical manner.

• Ability to maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license and be an insurable SHA driver.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO:

Springfield Housing Authority

Department of Human Resources

200 N. Eleventh Street

Springfield, IL 62703

Via e-mail: wendym@sha1.org or fax: 217-753-4421

www.springfieldhousingauthority.org and by clicking on the link:

https://Secure.YourPayrollHR.com/ta/TPCA435.careers?ApplyToJob=553869571

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Posting Dates: 10/1/2025-10/11/2025

This position will remain open until filled

County Residency Required Within One Year of Employment

The Springfield Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer