Bilingual Housing Navigator - DV Shelter

JBWS; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wellness program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

JBWS is seeking a dynamic Housing Navigator for the Morris County Shelter program to assist clients with securing safe, affordable housing and case management. You will build relationships with community partners and provide psychoeducation to meet each client’s needs.

The role emphasizes housing stability planning, financial assessment, and on-site shelter support. Requires bilingual English/Spanish and a blind commitment to equity and client-focused care.

Qualifications

• BA in Social Work or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience in housing, DV or related social justice field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (verbal, written, reading) required.
• Excellent communication skills including empathic listening and clear and concise documentation.
• Ability to build and maintain partnership with community supporters.
• Ability to multitask and effectively manage interruptions while performing duties.
• Experience utilizing crisis management and de-escalation techniques.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Meet with housing clients to determine housing needs and jointly develop a housing stability plan with short term and long-term goals to gain housing and economic stability.
• Assist families to access resources for housing related assistance.
• Develop relationships with community partners to identify housing options that meet each client’s unique needs, providing psychoeducation and information to housing and homeless organizations as needed.
• Facilitate the use of flexible funds to support clients obtain or remain in stable housing.
• Perform financial assessments to assist in finding adequate living accommodations.
• Support shelter residents when on site including answering Helpline calls and providing support.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Crisis management

Microsoft Office Suite

Partnership building

Multitasking

Education

BA in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JBWS is seeking a dynamic Housing Navigator for the Morris County Shelter program to assist clients with securing safe, affordable housing and case management. You will build relationships with community partners and provide psychoeducation to meet each client’s needs.

The role emphasizes housing stability planning, financial assessment, and on-site shelter support. Requires bilingual English/Spanish and a blind commitment to equity and client-focused care.