Veteran Housing Navigator: Secure Stable Homes

USVETS Inglewood; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

USVETS Inglewood seeks a Housing Specialist to help veterans and their families secure and sustain safe, affordable housing under the SSVF program. You will assess housing needs, coordinate with landlords, and connect clients to case managers and community resources.

You will coordinate transportation, maintain confidential records, and ensure compliance with program requirements while supporting participants toward stability and independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field required.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience may substitute for degree requirements.
• Experience working with homeless and/or veterans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess participants’ housing needs, barriers, and progress and develop appropriate housing strategies.
• Help veterans and families identify, apply for, and secure safe and affordable housing.
• Support participants in maintaining housing and connecting to community resources and supportive services.
• Coordinate transportation to housing-related appointments, resources, and services as needed.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and uphold professional boundaries.
• Develop and maintain relationships with landlords, property managers, housing providers, and community agencies.
• Identify available housing opportunities and recruit property owners willing to work with veterans facing housing barriers.
• Coordinate with SSVF case managers, VA personnel, and community partners to support participant housing and stability.
• Complete accurate and timely HMIS data entry and maintain case records.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field

Tools

HMIS data entry

Microsoft Office

Job description

USVETS Inglewood seeks a Housing Specialist to help veterans and their families secure and sustain safe, affordable housing under the SSVF program. You will assess housing needs, coordinate with landlords, and connect clients to case managers and community resources.

You will coordinate transportation, maintain confidential records, and ensure compliance with program requirements while supporting participants toward stability and independence.