Housing Pathways Navigator & Client Advocate

Homeless Solutions, Inc.; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

PTO and floating holidays

Job summary

Homeless Solutions, Inc. seeks a Housing Navigation Specialist to assist guests at our Main Shelter and Transitional Housing Program.

You will help compile documentation, accompany clients to apartment viewings, and advocate with landlords to secure stable housing opportunities. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience with homeless populations, knowledge of housing resources, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience with a minimum of two years working with the homeless and/or underserved population.
• Knowledge of federal and local housing resources and fair housing laws.
• Experience using HMIS is a plus.
• Valid driver license with a clean driving record.
• Physical abilities as detailed in full job description.
• Satisfactory results of applicable periodic background checks is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assess the housing needs and barriers of program participants and meet with participants as needed to assist them in working towards their permanent housing goals.
• Navigate existing housing subsidy systems to maximum outcomes for clients
• Identify voucher and permanent housing opportunities for which participants are eligible and acquire necessary application and other relevant information.
• Coordinate transportation and/or provide transportation in agency vehicles as needed to ensure client access to events and activities related to housing opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with other staff and agency volunteers in order to ensure program participants have applied to all open affordable housing waitlists for which they are eligible. Maintain documentation and tracking files.
• Collaborate with staff to develop appropriate housing plans and realistic target dates and assist guests with successful placement into safe, affordable and sustainable housing.
• Coordinate with all applicable Programs & Services staff to ensure wrap-around coordination related to housing.
• Client advocacy with external agencies and landlords.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

HMIS

Job description

Homeless Solutions, Inc. seeks a Housing Navigation Specialist to assist guests at our Main Shelter and Transitional Housing Program.

You will help compile documentation, accompany clients to apartment viewings, and advocate with landlords to secure stable housing opportunities. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience with homeless populations, knowledge of housing resources, and a valid driver's license.