Housing Outreach Navigator & Assessor

Avenue 360 Health and Wellness; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue 360 Health and Wellness in Houston seeks an Outreach Navigator/Assessor to identify and connect individuals experiencing homelessness with housing resources through the Coordinated Entry System (CES). You will conduct outreach, enroll clients, and perform housing assessments using HMIS to support PSH and RRH programs.

The role requires coordinating transportation, assisting with documentation, and participating in trainings to ensure effective use of Coordinated Entry procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, Public Health, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license preferred for outreach and transportation duties.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and enroll clients for CES housing assessments.
• Provide pre-navigation services and assist with housing program documentation.
• Set aside at least four hours per week for community outreach.
• Provide transportation and assistance with identifications, SS cards, and housing paperwork.
• Attend Housing Assessor/Navigator and HMIS trainings.

Skills

Client engagement

Outreach

Housing navigation

Data entry

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field

Tools

HMIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Avenue 360 Health and Wellness in Houston seeks an Outreach Navigator/Assessor to identify and connect individuals experiencing homelessness with housing resources through the Coordinated Entry System (CES). You will conduct outreach, enroll clients, and perform housing assessments using HMIS to support PSH and RRH programs.

The role requires coordinating transportation, assisting with documentation, and participating in trainings to ensure effective use of Coordinated Entry procedures.