Housing Navigator: Help People Find Homes

Insight Housing; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

19 Paid Holidays including 4 Mental He

Retirement Plan with match

Paid Training

10-year anniversary sabbatical

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Discounted Pet Insurance

Affordable Health Insurance including

50% coverage for dependents (vision,

Professional Development Allowance

Free Dental & Vision

and many more

Job summary

Insight Housing seeks a Housing Navigator to support individuals experiencing homelessness in Berkeley. You will provide housing placement, navigation and ongoing case management, connecting participants with supportive services to achieve stable housing.

Responsibilities include landlord outreach, housing inspections, budget planning, and coordinating with partners to ensure a successful transition from interim to permanent housing. Strong communication and HIPAA awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• High school required; Bachelor's in Social Services or related field is a plus.
• 1 year experience in real estate, property management or housing support.
• 1 year experience providing direct support to homelessness, mental health or related issues preferred.
• CPR/First Aid training required.
• Proficient with computers and MS Office; HMIS experience a plus.
• Ability to conduct site visits and work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing placement, navigation and case management for participants.
• Maintain and submit program reports and client data in HMIS/Clarity within 24 hours.
• Build relationships with landlords and coordinate housing inspections and lease processes.
• Accompany participants to viewings, signings and housing appointments.
• Coordinate with external providers to ensure smooth transitions to permanent housing.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

HMIS

Job description

Insight Housing seeks a Housing Navigator to support individuals experiencing homelessness in Berkeley. You will provide housing placement, navigation and ongoing case management, connecting participants with supportive services to achieve stable housing.

Responsibilities include landlord outreach, housing inspections, budget planning, and coordinating with partners to ensure a successful transition from interim to permanent housing. Strong communication and HIPAA awareness are essential.