Housing Navigator

Chapman-Partnership; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman Partnership is seeking a Housing Navigator to develop relationships with property owners, rental agents and housing providers across Miami-Dade County to secure housing for our clients.

The role requires coordinating housing options, maintaining an up-to-date inventory, and facilitating placements while serving vulnerable populations with professionalism and compassion. Bilingual English-Spanish or English-Creole is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Creole preferred.
• Ability to coordinate multiple housing placements and projects.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations in social services.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of county housing units and providers.
• Create and maintain an inventory of rental housing for Chapman Partnership clients.
• Advertise housing opportunities to staff and clients to enable placements.
• Improve service delivery for clients and respond to housing needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (ENG/SPANISH)

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Education

GED or High School Diploma

3+ years in case management or housing

Job description

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Housing Navigator

Full Time Hourly Full-Time Professional Homestead, Miami, FL, US

Salary Range: $25.48 To $25.48 Hourly

SUMMARY:

Housing Navigator develops relationships with property owners, rental agents and other housing providers throughout Miami-Dade County for acquiring available housing for Chapman Partnership’s clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a workable knowledge of available units within the county.
• Create an inventory of housing units available for rent and accessible to residents with varying backgrounds.
• Internally advertise housing opportunities for clients and Program Services staff in order to accomplish successful housing placements.
• Revise, Review and improve delivery of service to our clients.
• Performs other assignments or tasks as deemed necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• G.E.D or High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience as a case manager in a social services agency or equivalent, or, a minimum of one (1) year practical experience working with permanent housing providers and experience with the housing and rental market in Dade County.
• Housing Quality Standard (HQS) Certification preferred.
• Valid driver license (State of Florida), adequate level of car insurance as required by law and clean driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to coordinate activities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to empower and support residents in life choices and change.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Ability to be professional, flexible, respectful, and calm.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer Literate.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or English and Creole preferred.