Housing Navigator & Program Coordinator — Hybrid, Full-Time

Community Action Partnership of Orange County; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of Orange County is seeking a Program Coordinator-Housing Navigator (Case Manager) to provide case management services to vulnerable populations, help clients find and maintain housing, and coordinate support services to improve housing stability.

You will screen clients, create individualized housing plans, assist with housing applications, and collaborate with partners to secure and maintain housing across Orange County in a hybrid office/field/remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
• 1–2 years in housing-related programs with case management experience.
• 1 year of trauma-informed care, harm-reduction, domestic violence, and crisis intervention.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred (written and oral).
• Valid California driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and proof of active auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management and housing navigation services.
• Develop and monitor individualized housing support plans with measurable goals.
• Assist with housing applications and documentation; support stability progress.
• Coordinate move logistics and related clerical duties.
• Educate clients on tenant rights and housing stability best practices.
• Advocate and link clients with community resources for housing.
• Collaborate with staff, partners, landlords, and clients.
• Enroll participants in the Coordinated Entry System.
• Attend agency team meetings and prepare program reports.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Trauma-informed care

Case management

Housing navigation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Web-based databases

Virtual communication platforms

Job description

Community Action Partnership of Orange County is seeking a Program Coordinator-Housing Navigator (Case Manager) to provide case management services to vulnerable populations, help clients find and maintain housing, and coordinate support services to improve housing stability.

You will screen clients, create individualized housing plans, assist with housing applications, and collaborate with partners to secure and maintain housing across Orange County in a hybrid office/field/remote setting.