Housing Access Navigator: Path to Homeownership

Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation (PHDC) is seeking a Homeownership and Financial Assistance Navigator. You will assess housing needs, prepare action plans, and guide clients through rental assistance, housing stabilization, and homeownership programs.

Collaboration with bilingual counselors, lenders, and community partners is essential. Responsibilities include intake, eligibility review, documentation, and maintaining confidential, trauma-informed client records while ensuring clear

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in social work, human services, public administration, nonprofit mgmt, or related field.
• Experience in housing navigation, social services, or related client-service role.
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish, both spoken and written.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to explain complex processes in clear, accessible language.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for rental or homeownership assistance seekers.
• Conduct intake, assess housing needs, and review preliminary eligibility.
• Develop individualized housing and homeownership action plans with timelines.
• Coordinate with housing counselors, lenders, and real estate professionals.
• Maintain confidential client records and ensure data accuracy.
• Guide clients through program requirements, applications, and follow-up.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Time management

Client-service orientation

Cultural competency

Education

Associate degree or higher in social work, human services, public administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation (PHDC) is seeking a Homeownership and Financial Assistance Navigator. You will assess housing needs, prepare action plans, and guide clients through rental assistance, housing stabilization, and homeownership programs.

Collaboration with bilingual counselors, lenders, and community partners is essential. Responsibilities include intake, eligibility review, documentation, and maintaining confidential, trauma-informed client records while ensuring clear