CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Join Our Team
HomeStart offers salary plus a generous benefits package, dynamic staff, flexibility, and a supportive work environment. HomeStart is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. People who have experienced homelessness are encouraged to apply.
Housing Navigator
*Assist individuals experiencing homelessness with all aspects of housing search and placement into permanent housing;
*Work with clients to devise an appropriate housing search strategy;
*Assist clients with obtaining documentation necessary for accessing housing opportunities (e.g. birth certificate, photo id, income information, etc.);
*Complete housing applications and prepare necessary documentation; negotiate with landlords, housing authorities, realtors, etc;
*Carry out related activities such as helping with furniture, moving services and back utility bills;
*Coordinate housing search activity with partnering agencies;
*Provide financial assistance from various financial resource programs (both internal and external) to facilitate their housing placement;
*Complete all paperwork, statistics, and data entry in a timely and thorough manner;
*Remain up-to-date on regulations and programs relevant to client needs;
*Coordinate housing search work through regular meetings with members of HomeStart's Housing Search Team;
*Participate in agency’s Walk-In Program, providing brief consultations to those seeking housing search assistance.
*Carry out other related duties as assigned.
*One-to-three years housing search experience or related social service experience, preferably with singleadults experiencing homelessness, and knowledge of relevant resources.
*Knowledge of public, subsidized, and private housing resources preferred. Demonstrated ability to learntechnical information (rules and regulations) necessary to conduct effective housing search.
*Experience working with adults experiencing homelessness and those who have mental health andsubstance use disorders preferred.
*Good problem-solving skills, patience and persistence in assisting people with the difficulties of housingsearch. Willing to be flexible according to client needs.
*Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with diverse groups of people.
*Strong advocacy and outreach skills.
*Dedication to helping our clients gain self-confidence and setting goals that lead to moving out of theshelter system and becoming successfully integrated into the community.
*Willingness to travel to shelter/transitional program sites and to accompany clients to housingappointments and to view apartments.
*Ability to work independently and as part of team.
*Strong written, verbal and math skills necessary.
*Basic computer skills required.
*Work hours outside of 9am -5pm may be required.