Job Description

Housing Navigator

Housing Navigator develops relationships with property owners, rental agents and other housing providers throughout Miami-Dade County for acquiring available housing for Chapman Partnership's clients.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop a workable knowledge of available units within the county.
• Create an inventory of housing units available for rent and accessible to residents with varying backgrounds.
• Internally advertise housing opportunities for clients and Program Services staff in order to accomplish successful housing placements.
• Revise, review and improve delivery of service to our clients.
• Performs other assignments or tasks as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• G.E.D or High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience as a case manager in a social services agency or equivalent, or, a minimum of one (1) year practical experience working with permanent housing providers and experience with the housing and rental market in Dade County.
• Housing Quality Standard (HQS) Certification preferred.
• Valid driver license (State of Florida), adequate level of car insurance as required by law and clean driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to coordinate activities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to empower and support residents in life choices and change.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Ability to be professional, flexible, respectful, and calm.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• Solid social service management skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or English and Creole preferred.

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