Family Housing Navigator: Eviction Prevention & Stability

America Works Network of Companies; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

401k

Paid training

Job summary

America Works of Wisconsin, Inc. in Milwaukee County seeks a Housing Coordinator to help W-2 families find and keep stable homes by advocating with landlords, preventing evictions, and guiding families to leases. Openings at the South, West, and North sites in Milwaukee County.

The role supports a Whole-Family approach, with in-person service, and a focus on durable housing solutions, work readiness, and community partnerships. Regular local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in housing services, case management, or landlord-tenant advocacy.
• Knowledge of local housing resources and tenant rights; regular local travel.

Responsibilities

• Meet with families to understand housing needs and build a plan.
• Work with landlords on payment plans and eviction prevention.
• Build a network of landlords, housing agencies, and shelters.
• Connect families to rental and utility assistance.
• Stay with each family until they are stably housed.

Skills

Housing services knowledge

Case management

Tenant advocacy

Local travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or related field

Job description

America Works of Wisconsin, Inc. in Milwaukee County seeks a Housing Coordinator to help W-2 families find and keep stable homes by advocating with landlords, preventing evictions, and guiding families to leases. Openings at the South, West, and North sites in Milwaukee County.

The role supports a Whole-Family approach, with in-person service, and a focus on durable housing solutions, work readiness, and community partnerships. Regular local travel may be required.