Housing Navigator for Community Health & Stability

Vivent Health; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivent Health in Michigan is seeking a Housing Specialist to facilitate access to stable housing for individuals facing housing challenges. You will collaborate with community partners to expand housing resources and guide clients through the housing process.

The role requires coordinating rent assistance, understanding housing policies, and maintaining confidential records while advocating for client needs and housing stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, or related field is required.
• Experience coordinating rent assistance programs and guiding housing applications is preferred.
• Knowledge of local housing resources and eligibility criteria is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate rent assistance programs and secure housing resources.
• Guide clients through housing applications and eligibility criteria.
• Collaborate with landlords, housing providers and community organizations.
• Maintain confidential client records following HIPAA/PHI requirements.
• Monitor client progress with home visits and ongoing support.
• Advocate for safe, stable housing and connect clients with supportive services.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Empathy

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Housing policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Tableau

Job description

Vivent Health in Michigan is seeking a Housing Specialist to facilitate access to stable housing for individuals facing housing challenges. You will collaborate with community partners to expand housing resources and guide clients through the housing process.

The role requires coordinating rent assistance, understanding housing policies, and maintaining confidential records while advocating for client needs and housing stability.