Housing Navigator for Rapid Placement & Stabilization

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick pay

Health insurance

Job summary

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada is seeking a Housing Specialist in Reno to help participants locate and apply for housing options. You will work within ReStart Family Stabilization, delivering compassionate, client-centered support and maintaining accurate case notes in HMIS and DAP formats.

Responsibilities include housing searches, landlord mediation, client advocacy, and coordinating with case managers to ensure rapid placement into safe, affordable housing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Two years knowledge of issues related to homelessness and low-income populations; applicable to role.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in locating and applying for housing options.
• Maintain client confidentiality and case records in HMIS/DAP.
• Communicate with participants, landlords, and service providers in a professional manner.
• Prepare housing packets and coordinate move-in procedures.
• Advocate for clients and maintain open communication with the assigned case manager.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Oral & written communication

Ability to assist others

Organizational skills

Analytical & decision-making ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada is seeking a Housing Specialist in Reno to help participants locate and apply for housing options. You will work within ReStart Family Stabilization, delivering compassionate, client-centered support and maintaining accurate case notes in HMIS and DAP formats.

Responsibilities include housing searches, landlord mediation, client advocacy, and coordinating with case managers to ensure rapid placement into safe, affordable housing.