Affordable Housing Navigator & Landlord Liaison

Fresno Mission; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresno Mission is seeking a Housing Navigator to assist clients in locating, securing, and retaining affordable permanent housing. You will plan housing options, advocate with landlords, and coordinate resources to overcome barriers to tenancy.

The role focuses on tenant screening, individualized housing plans, and guidance on documentation and subsidies. A mature Christian faith and alignment with the Fresno Mission Statement of Faith are required.

Qualifications

• AA or higher in Drug and Alcohol, Social Work, Human Services or related field.
• At least 1 year serving the populations Fresno Mission serves.

Responsibilities

• Conducting a tenant screening and housing assessment that identifies the member's preferences and barriers related to successful tenancy.
• Developing an individualized housing support plan based upon the housing assessment that addresses identified barriers.
• Searching for housing and presenting options.
• Assisting in securing housing, including the completion of housing applications and securing required documentation.
• Provide guidance, resources, and referrals as necessary to clients/guests/members.
• Landlord education and engagement.
• Assisting with benefits advocacy, including assistance with obtaining identification and documentation for SSI eligibility and supporting the SSI application process.
• Identifying and securing available resources to assist with subsidizing rent (such as HUD's Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), or state and local assistance programs) and matching available rental subsidy resources to clients/guests/members.
• Identifying and securing resources to cover expenses, such as security deposit, moving costs, adaptive aids, environmental modifications, moving costs, and other one-time expenses.
• Communicating and advocating on behalf of the clients/guests/members with landlords.
• Assisting in arranging for and supporting the details of the move.
• Establishing procedures and contacts to retain housing, including developing a housing support crisis plan.

Education

AA or higher in related field (Drug and Alcohol, Social Work, Human Services)

Job description

Fresno Mission is seeking a Housing Navigator to assist clients in locating, securing, and retaining affordable permanent housing. You will plan housing options, advocate with landlords, and coordinate resources to overcome barriers to tenancy.

The role focuses on tenant screening, individualized housing plans, and guidance on documentation and subsidies. A mature Christian faith and alignment with the Fresno Mission Statement of Faith are required.