Housing Navigation Specialist
- Morristown, NJ, United States
$24 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $24 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Experience Required
minimum of two years working with the homeless and/or underserved population
License(s) Required
Driver License
Expected Start Date
10/12/2026
Compensation
$ - $24.00 / Hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Shift
First Shift (Day)
Job Description
Responsibilities include:
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.
Qualifications include:
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 a plus.
Valid driver license with a clean driving record.
Physical abilities as detailed in full job description.
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
https://homelesssolutions.applicantpro.com/jobs/39
Job Type
Full Time