Housing Navigator

Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and supportive organization? Do you have a desire to serve those who bravely served our country? If so, COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

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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.

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~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.~