Housing Navigator & Placement Specialist

Friends of the Family; Mason City (IA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Friends of the Family is seeking a Housing Navigator to support program participants in the initial phase of housing assistance, including eligibility certification, intake, housing search, placement, and lease-up.

The role collaborates with participants to identify barriers, develop individualized housing placement plans, and connect to safe, stable housing while building relationships with landlords to expand opportunities for quick move-ins and timely placements.

Responsabilités

• Complete intake and leasing documentation and maintain accurate, timely data entry
• Assist with PSH certification as assigned
• Work with participants to identify housing barriers and develop individualized housing placement plans
• Support participants through the housing search process, including applications, unit viewings, and landlord communication
• Build and maintain relationships with landlords to expand housing opportunities and support timely placements
• Coordinate move-in logistics and ensure efficient lease-up for participants
• Provide case management and supportive services to assigned caseload to promote housing stability
• Maintain a list of available and eligible units in the service area and distribute to clients/survivors and colleagues.
• Provide education and advocacy to landlords around unique barriers of program participants
• Provide resources and education on tenant rights as assigned
• Complete auditing and data tasks as assigned
• Fill gaps in North Central program operations as assigned
• Travel throughout the FOF service area to provide in-person, in-home, advocacy services and to other locations within the state as necessary for training purposes.

Description du poste

Friends of the Family is seeking a Housing Navigator to support program participants in the initial phase of housing assistance, including eligibility certification, intake, housing search, placement, and lease-up.

The role collaborates with participants to identify barriers, develop individualized housing placement plans, and connect to safe, stable housing while building relationships with landlords to expand opportunities for quick move-ins and timely placements.