Housing Navigator
Current•Proactively seek out new housing opportunities and resources to assist families and singles with housing. •Conduct initial housing assessments for clients who are referred to the program to determine an appropriate level of housing intervention and placement opportunities.•Maintain on-going relationships with landlords and other housing providers, including acting as a liaison between landlord and client as needed.•Maintain a Landlord Directory to include documentation of all… Show more •Proactively seek out new housing opportunities and resources to assist families and singles with housing. •Conduct initial housing assessments for clients who are referred to the program to determine an appropriate level of housing intervention and placement opportunities.•Maintain on-going relationships with landlords and other housing providers, including acting as a liaison between landlord and client as needed.•Maintain a Landlord Directory to include documentation of all contacts with housing providers. •Provide consistent updates on housing availability.•Develop plans and negotiate, “master leasing” arrangements with landlords.•Maintain and update data for rapid re-housing programs, documentation of trainings, budgets, housing contacts and other pertinent information in accordance with agency and best practice standards.•Develop and maintain knowledge of information on housing assistance programs.•Educate landlords on how the short/medium-term rental subsidy program works including timeframe and potential payment breakdown.•Educate landlords on the Section 8 program and other long-term subsidy programs. •Educate clients regarding tenant rights and responsibilities, housing discrimination, finding and securing rental housing, communication with landlords and fair housing.•Help provide access to resources to assist clients as needed during their move into permanent housing (This may include connecting them with case managers for accessing rental assistance money, donated furnishings, and coordinating with volunteer movers). Show less