What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Navigator position at Community Hope, Inc.?
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Assisting veterans and their families with finding affordable, safe, and stable permanent housing in the community within the Bringing Veterans Home (BVH) Program.
- Develops relationships with landlords, realtors, brokers, and property managers.
- Work directly with veterans in identifying and securing suitable housing.
- Conduct housing searches for applicants; Assist veterans with housing applications.
- Meet with participants in community settings such as shelters, jails, hospitals, and private residences.
- Prepare households for successful tenancy utilizing their voucher, including explaining the requirements of their lease, local tenant laws, and expectations for successful tenancy.
- Coordinate closely with other components such as rapid rehousing, emergency shelter, and DCA’s Housing Authority to ensure a smooth transition for veterans into permanent housing.
- Collaborate closely with landlords and case managers to mediate landlord-tenant issues and ensure successful tenancies.
- Provide ongoing support to both veterans and landlords to ensure housing stability.
- Documents service delivery and maintains accurate, timely, and detailed records.
- Provides advocacy, linkage, and referrals for permanent housing.
- Acts as a mediator between veteran/family and landlords, realtors, real estate brokers, housing authority personnel, property managers, and any other housing professionals.
- Acts as liaison between HUD-VASH staff and veteran.
- Works collaboratively with VA staff.
- Tracks referral, intake and enrollment activities in the electronic health record.
- Transports, as needed, veterans in agency vehicles in a safe, cautious, and responsible manner.
- Implements fire and life safety standards.
- Attends and organizes outreach events in the community.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Mental Health, Human Services, or a related discipline.
- 3 years administrative experience in a human service or related setting.
- Knowledge of veterans’ issues, mental illness, addiction, and PTSD.
- Knowledge of or training in substance use, mental health, homelessness, or human services.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license; NJ Driver’s license in good standing.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request Priority Protected Veteran Referral. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact.
~We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American, people of color, women, LGBTQ , people of all abilities, veterans and veteran spouses.~
Salary : $27
