Housing Access Navigator

Illumination Foundation; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Illumination Foundation in Anaheim, CA is seeking a Housing Navigator to build and manage housing inventory across programs. The role requires coordinating with property managers, inspecting HUD-compliant housing, and guiding clients through rental processes.

You will collaborate with case managers to connect clients with housing, verify rent payments, and uphold confidentiality and ethical standards. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Customer and client relations ability
• Understanding of HUD housing inspections and reports
• Understanding of housing rental market and property management
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Mail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar)
• Ability to conduct HUD Housing inspections and reports
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Search for and develop housing inventory for programs across agency
• Develop relationships with property managers and landlords to support housing inventory
• Conduct housing inspections to meet HUD Housing Habitability
• Conduct housing utility inspections and complete reports
• Conduct rent reasonableness reports to meet HUD Housing Habitability
• Confirm client rent payments monthly
• Assist case managers and clients in housing applications, searches and connections

Skills

Customer relations

HUD inspections

Housing market knowledge

Property management understanding

Bilingual (Eng/Sp)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Illumination Foundation in Anaheim, CA is seeking a Housing Navigator to build and manage housing inventory across programs. The role requires coordinating with property managers, inspecting HUD-compliant housing, and guiding clients through rental processes.

You will collaborate with case managers to connect clients with housing, verify rent payments, and uphold confidentiality and ethical standards. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.