Empowering Veterans: Housing Navigator (Hybrid)

Village for Vets; Los Angeles (CA); Ibrido; USD 40.000 - 43.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

403B Retirement Plan

Voluntary Short-term and Long-term DI

PTO, Sick Time, Holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Village for Vets is seeking a Housing Navigator to support Veterans and their families in Los Angeles. The role focuses on identifying housing opportunities, assisting with applications, and coordinating with VA partners and landlords to secure permanent housing.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field and a minimum of two years in housing navigation or similar roles. Hybrid work in Los Angeles, with a competitive hourly salary, is offered.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social services or related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in housing navigation or related field.
• Experience with Veterans or homelessness preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Mansioni

• Identify housing opportunities and connect participants with appropriate units based on needs and goals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with landlords and property managers across Los Angeles County.
• Assist participants with housing applications, documentation, inspections, leases, and move-in.
• Assist with applying VASH or other vouchers; coordinate with PHAs, VA partners, landlords.
• Advocate and problem-solve to address barriers to housing placement and lease-up.
• Educate participants and partners on Housing First, SSVF, VASH, and tenancy responsibilities.
• Maintain relationships with VA, PHA, Continuum of Care, and community partners.
• Document navigation activities in HMIS and ensure confidentiality.

Conoscenze

Housing First

Harm reduction

Motivational interviewing

Crisis intervention

Engagement skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Village for Vets is seeking a Housing Navigator to support Veterans and their families in Los Angeles. The role focuses on identifying housing opportunities, assisting with applications, and coordinating with VA partners and landlords to secure permanent housing.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field and a minimum of two years in housing navigation or similar roles. Hybrid work in Los Angeles, with a competitive hourly salary, is offered.