Housing Navigator – Encampment Resolution Project- North

Housing Navigator – Encampment Resolution Project (North County)
New Beginnings Counseling Center Santa Barbara

The Housing Navigator works closely with vehicle encampment clients to secure permanent housing opportunities for homeless individuals and families. The position is full‑time, hourly, non‑exempt, and is based in Lompoc. The role will involve field work with the team at least 75% of the time, and may include travel to other parts of the county. The goal is to house 150‑300 individuals residing in encampments.

• Determine housing barriers, preferences, needs, and goals.
• Assist clients in completing SSI/SSDI and other entitlement applications.
• Administer the VI‑SPDAT and match clients to housing type via Coordinated Entry System protocols.
• Establish, update, maintain, and communicate a list of available housing opportunities to clients at least twice per week.
• Consistently meet all agency‑assigned outcome goals with respect to number of people served and exited to permanent housing.
• Assist clients in their search for housing, filling out rental applications, interpreting leases, moving, and understanding tenant rights and responsibilities.
• Conduct housing inspections and assess compliance with industry regulations and inspection readiness, ensuring successful transition into housing.
• Assist clients with management through connection to community resources, employment search and readiness preparation, connection to medical, dental, mental health, and other basic needs services.
• Ensure effective service delivery by notifying clients of all housing opportunities and coordinating individualized housing plans with clients and community partners.
• Maintain client records and accurate documentation of service objectives and outcomes, as well as other services in accordance with Federal, State, County and New Beginnings guidelines.
• Maintain client‑related data systems, including case notes and Fulcrum and HMIS entries.
• Prepare reports including but not limited to outcomes, successes, etc.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• Minimum of 3 years of nonprofit or related experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Studies, Human Services or comparable combination of education/work experience required.
• Experience in a social services setting with working knowledge of case management systems and planning techniques.
• Knowledge of housing resources, subsidy programs, and the Continuum of Care for homeless persons.
• Experience working with homeless individuals and families strongly preferred.
• Experience working in property management or real estate, and/or with business development strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; HMIS a plus.
• Must have own transportation for job‑related travel.
• Must successfully complete a background check and meet insurance carrier’s requirements for approval to drive.

Monday – Friday, 9‑5 (with occasional nighttime and weekend hours on occasion). Starting salary $25–$28 per hour with medical and dental benefits, 403(b) contribution and matching, and generous paid time off. Position begins immediately. This is not a remote position.

Send resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references to hr
. If we feel you are a good match, we will contact you to schedule an interview.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion/creed, sex/sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, transition, political affiliation or beliefs, disability, medical condition, marital status, military/veteran status, pregnancy and related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where such discrimination is based on a bona‑fide occupational qualification.