Housing navigator, Social Work

SUMMARY:

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.