Housing Navigator - Housing Authority of Kansas City

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Housing Navigator. The Housing Navigator will be assigned a caseload and works with considerable independence in carrying out the essential functions of the position. The essential functions include determining housing barriers and resolution for program participants under the Housing Choice Voucher Programs; helping a family identify and visit potentially available units during their housing search, helping to find a unit that meets the household's disability-related needs, providing transportation and directions, assisting with the completion of rental applications and PHA forms, and helping to expedite the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) leasing process for the family.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. In consultation with assigned HCV Specialist and partner(s) determine customers housing barriers, housing preferences, needs and goals.

2. Meet agency goals with respect to locating and permanently housing customers.

3. Network and collaborate with area housing resources and regularly attended meetings.

4. Establish and maintain relationships with existing property managers/owners and establishes relationships with new potential owners willing to rent to HCV participants.

5. Establish, update, maintain and provide a list of available housing opportunities for customers.

6. Prepare material for making presentations to realtors, property managers, and owners or groups thereof.

7. Assist customers in their search for housing.

8. If needed, assist participants with rental application process.

9. Navigate rental eligibility by providing information on behalf of customer directly to perspective owner/manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Three (3) years of non-profit or related experience strongly preferred.

2. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Services or comparable combination of education/work related experience preferred.

3. Some experience in a social service setting with working knowledge of case management systems and planning techniques required.

4. Knowledge of housing resources, subsidy programs, and the Continuum of Care for homeless persons.

5. Familiarity with current housing market information, housing trends and resources.

6. Experience working with homeless individuals and families is strongly preferred.

7. Must be efficient in the following computer applications: Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation details: 41000-41000 Yearly Salary

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