Housing Navigator Madera BHBH

RH Community Builders; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RH Community Builders in Madera, California is seeking a Housing Navigator to assist with housing searches and placements. The role involves gathering necessary documentation, maintaining client files, and advocating for clients in the housing process.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in social services and at least one year of experience in housing-related services. A clean driving record is also required. The Housing Navigator will coordinate services and locate housing opportunities for clients.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Coordinated Entry System preferred.
• 1 year experience in housing related social services.
• Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services for clients.
• Gather documents needed to secure housing.
• Locate housing opportunities in the community.
• Maintain appropriate client files and documentation.

Skills

Client advocacy

Document gathering

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's Degree in social services or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Housing Navigator assists with the housing search and placement along with leveraging supportive services that will assist the participant household to maintain permanent housing. The Housing Navigator is responsible for assisting the clients with gathering documentation needed to secure housing including income verification and identification. The Housing Navigator is responsible for data collection and data entry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordination of services for client
• Gather documents needed to secure housing
• Locate housing opportunities in the community
• Maintain appropriate client files and complete documentation within the required timeframe
• Advocate for client’s voice and choice in housing process

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelors Degree in social services or closely related field
• Understanding of the Coordinated Entry System preferred
• Ability to enter into FMCoC HMIS
• 1 years experience in housing related social services
• Clean driving record