Homelessness Outreach & Housing Navigator

Avenue 360; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue 360 seeks an Outreach Navigator/Assessor to identify, assess, and connect individuals experiencing homelessness with housing resources via the Coordinated Entry System (CES). The role conducts outreach, HMIS housing assessments, and pre-navigation services to help obtain documentation for PSH and RRH programs.

The position requires at least two years in social services, strong client engagement and housing navigation skills, and proficiency with HMIS and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Valid driver’s license preferred for outreach and transportation duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and enroll clients in CES and complete housing assessments.
• Provide pre-navigation services for PSH and RRH programs.
• Dedicate at least four hours weekly to community outreach activities.
• Assist clients with transportation, ID documents, SSN cards, and housing paperwork.
• Attend trainings for HMIS, CES, and housing navigation protocols.

Skills

Client engagement

Outreach

Housing navigation

Data entry HMIS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work/related field

Tools

HMIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Avenue 360 seeks an Outreach Navigator/Assessor to identify, assess, and connect individuals experiencing homelessness with housing resources via the Coordinated Entry System (CES). The role conducts outreach, HMIS housing assessments, and pre-navigation services to help obtain documentation for PSH and RRH programs.

The position requires at least two years in social services, strong client engagement and housing navigation skills, and proficiency with HMIS and Microsoft Office.