Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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