Housing Navigator: Secure Homes & Support Families

Abode; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$28.85 - $31.74 per hour

100% paid health, vision, and dental

19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year

Voluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter

3% retirement match/contribution

Professional Development Trainings and

All Staff Events

Job summary

Abode Services in Napa County is seeking a Housing Specialist to locate housing units, work with landlords, and provide housing support so homeless individuals and families can secure and maintain housing. You will coordinate with service providers, assist with lease approvals and Housing Assistance Payment contracts, prepare move-in paperwork, and support residents through inspections and follow-up.

Our team values diversity, development opportunities, and a mission-driven culture that supports

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 1 year of experience working in the housing field, social services, or sales/customer service experience and knowledge of the local housing markets and geography.
• Use of personal vehicle and proof of valid California Driver's License and current auto insurance, along with a clean DMV record, is required.
• Flexible schedule to work evening and weekend hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing placement and assistance for participants, focusing on the household’s needs and goals.
• Housing search and placement of appropriate units for potential participants.
• Network with landlords, renter’s associations, property management businesses and county wide permanent housing providers.
• Assist with the approval of all leases and help execute Housing Assistance Payment contracts with landlords.
• Prepare and ensure the accurate distribution of subsidy payments to landlords as needed.
• Provide move-in support for program teams, including perform or arrange for Housing Quality Inspections (HQI’s) prior to move-in, negotiate lease start date, review/approval of lease terms, coordinate housewarming furniture move, get documentation from landlord for check request, prepare move in documentation, upload housing documentation to Welcome Mat housing database.
• Provide notices of contract renewals and rental adjustments.
• Participate as a member of the service team by attending case conference meetings, assisting service staff in evaluation of participant’s housing readiness, reducing housing barriers and status of unit availability.
• Maintain contact with participants, monitor progress, report, and refer to team members as necessary after housing is secured.
• Provide aid and expertise to landlords or service staff for conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Ensure that all regulatory agreements, contracts, and fair housing laws are met as they relate to housing.
• Attending staff meetings and other agency functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Abode Services in Napa County is seeking a Housing Specialist to locate housing units, work with landlords, and provide housing support so homeless individuals and families can secure and maintain housing. You will coordinate with service providers, assist with lease approvals and Housing Assistance Payment contracts, prepare move-in paperwork, and support residents through inspections and follow-up.

Our team values diversity, development opportunities, and a mission-driven culture that supports