Housing Navigator

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Housing Stabilization Supervisor will work to identify and secure housing opportunities for families and singles in a variety of housing programs. This is done by promoting the housing programs, creating and maintaining community relationships with landlords.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Proactively seek out new housing opportunities and resources to assist families with housing. To include pre-housing options such as motel/hotel, extended stay and transitional apartments

· Utilizing networks, media and social media as a means of connecting to property opportunities.

· Attending monthly collaborative meetings to promote existing housing programs and obtain new housing opportunities.

· Collaborate with landlords and other housing providers, including acting as a liaison between landlord and client as needed, providing dispute resolution support with new landlord/owners.

· Maintain a housing directory to include documentation of all contacts with housing providers. Provide consistent updates on housing availability.

· By the third month inspect units to ensure safe, livable conditions, and compliance with HUD standards.

· Assist with required reporting.

· Report to supervisor for other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· AA degree or minimum one-year experience in social work or related field preferred, low income housing knowledge a plus

· Ability to relate well with people of all socio-economic backgrounds

· Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

· Familiarity with government housing programs on federal, state, and local levels. Specifically, HUD, ESG, and THA.

· Knowledge of the rental market and the needs and interests of landlords and property management firms.

· Excellent communication skills, particularly listening, mediation, and writing skills.

· Ability to work independently and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.

· Ability to relate effectively and without judgment to diverse individuals.

· Willing to work in an environment with constantly changing priorities and roles without losing enthusiasm for the organization mission.

· Must be able to travel independently between multiple work sites within a day.

· Additional duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

· Valid KS Driver’s License

PAY:

Starting hourly rate of $15.

• Flexible depending on experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs, bend, and reach above head.

· Must be able to read, write and speak legibly to perform duties.

· Must be able to take notes while on the phone to perform duties.

· Must be able to drive to attend meetings and other appointments.

· Must be able to stand to make presentations.

· Must be able to sit to perform clerical duties

· Must be able to sit or stand to operate computer, fax machine, copier, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work at Topeka Rescue Mission?
• TRM is a Christ-centered organization and there is an expectation of sharing the love of Jesus Christ with staff, guests, and volunteers. Please share with us your understanding of this expectation and your willingness to meet this expectation.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15