Housing Navigator - SSVF

Catholic Charities USA - Clifton, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Clifton, NJ

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Housing Navigator is responsible for assisting veterans and their families in finding affordable, safe, and stable permanent housing within the SSVF Program for HUD-VASH recipients. This role involves engaging and managing relationships with landlords and property management companies to create housing opportunities for homeless veterans, thereby addressing the homelessness crisis among Veteran Families. The Housing Navigator will work closely with HUD-VASH teams to support veterans in their housing search and placement process, ensuring they are connected to necessary services for successful housing placement.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterans and their families in finding affordable and stable permanent housing.
• Engage and manage relationships with landlords and property management companies.
• Provide landlord outreach and engagement services to develop housing opportunities for homeless veterans.
• Support veterans with HUD-VASH vouchers in their housing search process.
• Collaborate with HUD-VASH teams to facilitate housing placements for veterans.
• Connect veterans to services that assist in successful housing placements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 year of prior experience in social services or housing field working with veterans or the homeless required.
• Knowledge of Rules and Regulations of federal housing programs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Valid unexpired NJ driver's license.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Experience working with diverse racial, ethnic, and economic groups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.

Nice-to-haves

• Flexible work schedule if needed.
• Ability to work effectively with a team of other professionals.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
• 403B with employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)