Housing Navigator

Inspire2Together; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Together in San Bernardino is seeking a Housing Navigator to connect clients with affordable housing and build relationships with landlords and property management. Under supervision, you will assist with housing applications, budgeting, and linking participants to low-income supportive services, while coordinating with case managers to place youth in stable homes.

You will advocate for homeless and low-income youth, leveraging knowledge of housing resources and social services to

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of low-income housing resources, emergency shelter, transitional housing, ILP services, welfare, health care and related systems.
• Ability to advocate effectively on behalf of low-income and/or homeless clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in social services or two years of relevant social services experience.
• Experience delivering social services to homeless/low-income individuals, including youth.
• Ability to manage multiple participants and housing processes simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Identify permanent housing options and develop relationships with landlords and property management.
• Facilitate housing applications and coordinate with case managers and participants.
• Assist with budgeting and connecting participants to low-income supportive services.

Skills

Housing resources knowledge

Advocacy

Social services experience

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (or related discipline)

Job description

Job Title

Housing Navigator

Reports To

Program Supervisor

Location

San Bernardino

Job Type

Full-Time

$21/hour

About Us

Inspire Together is a non-profit organization offering supportive services to youth in need. Services include housing, employment, education, substance abuse, mental health and apprenticeship training. We believe all children can embrace who they are, can define their future, and can change the world.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Housing Navigator is responsible for connecting with landlords with affordablehousing and connecting clients with permanent housing. The housing navigator is to identify permanent housing for participants in Inspire Together qualifying participants. The housing navigator works directly with Case Managers and other service providers who have screened participants for housing including employment and income. The housing navigator is responsible for locating housing options, developing relationships with landlords and property management companies as well as facilitating the application process along with the CM and participant. They will assist the case manager with housing selection, budgeting and finding needed low-income supportive services in the community.

Job Duties

You have a strong knowledge of low-income housing resources, emergency shelter, transitional housing, ILP services, probation, social supportive services, welfare, legal, corrections, benefits, health care, substance abuse, alcoholism, mental health care, and other systems associated with target population.

You have a strong ability to advocate effectively on behalf of low-income and/or homeless clients/participants.

You have a bachelor’s degree in social services or have two (2) years of relevant social services experience.

You are experienced in the delivery of social services to homeless and/or low-income individuals, including youth.

You can multi-task multiple participants permanent housing.

A valid California Driver License is required, along with current automobile and liability insurance with reliable transportation.

You must be passionate about serving the community with an emphasis on (youth).

Must be able to pass a background check and clearance

Requirements

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

Valid California driver’s license, acceptable proof of automobile insurance, and/or reliable mode of transportation Valid CA driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance

Completion of CPR/First Aid certification within the first thirty (30) days of employment

Associate’s degree or (2) years’ equivalent experience

Ability to effectively supervise, demonstrate good judgment and communicate well, especially with participants, staff and the community

Requires positive attitude and good interpersonal skills Requires good organizational skills, prioritization of task/duties

Ability, speed, and accuracy to handle paperwork expeditiously

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (or related discipline) or a combination of relevant experience (2 years)