Veteran Housing Navigator: Drive Permanent Housing & Stability

U.S.VETS; Inglewood (CA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Direct veteran impact

Community partnerships

Mission-driven environment

Résumé du poste

U.S.VETS is seeking a Housing Navigator to guide veterans and families from homelessness toward permanent housing. You will conduct housing searches, coordinate with landlords, assist with applications, and provide move-in support across multidisciplinary teams.

You will assess barriers, gather documentation, support lease processes, and maintain client files while advocating for clients in landlord negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field; equivalent experience may be substituted where permitted by funding source.
• Experience working with homeless populations, supportive housing, or low-income communities.
• Strong understanding of housing navigation, housing resources, landlord engagement, or case management.

Responsabilités

• Assist veterans and families with securing permanent housing through housing search, application support, and lease-up coordination.
• Serve as a liaison between U.S.VETS, the VA, HUD-VASH teams, landlords, property managers, and community partners.
• Collaborate with HUD-VASH Social Workers, Case Managers, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Maintain active communication with clients throughout the housing process to ensure engagement and progress toward housing goals.
• Conduct housing assessments to identify barriers, strengths, housing preferences, and support needs.
• Support clients with gathering documentation, completing housing applications, and submitting required paperwork.
• Assist clients with apartment searches, unit viewings, transportation coordination, and move-in logistics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, property management companies, and housing providers.
• Advocate for clients during landlord negotiations and help overcome tenant screening barriers.
• Conduct outreach and engagement efforts for veterans experiencing homelessness, including field outreach and coordinated entry participation.
• Provide short-term housing stability support and connect clients to supportive services including healthcare, employment, legal aid, public benefits, and behavioral health resources.
• Maintain accurate client case files, housing placement data, outreach documentation, and program reporting.
• Participate in case conferencing, community meetings, and housing collaboration efforts.
• Support housing retention efforts and assist clients in maintaining stable housing.
• Maintain knowledge of program eligibility, housing regulations, and supportive service requirements.
• Coordinate with VA programs, supportive housing initiatives, and local Continuum of Care systems.
• Conduct street outreach and community engagement activities as assigned.
• Support coordinated entry, housing referrals, and care coordination across programs.

Connaissances

Case management

Housing navigation

Outreach

Communication

Organization

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

Electronic documentation systems

Description du poste

U.S.VETS is seeking a Housing Navigator to guide veterans and families from homelessness toward permanent housing. You will conduct housing searches, coordinate with landlords, assist with applications, and provide move-in support across multidisciplinary teams.

You will assess barriers, gather documentation, support lease processes, and maintain client files while advocating for clients in landlord negotiations.