Housing Navigator, Rapid Rehousing
full-time•Downers Grove
About this role
Description
General Responsibilities
- Provide housing navigation and support to clients in need of permanent housing.
- Develop working relationships with landlords to increase housing opportunities for clients.
- Attend meetings and participate in problem-solving and service delivery.
- Outreach to local business owners, realtors, landlords, housing developers, and service providers.
- Develop individualized housing plans and assist clients with accessing resources and referrals.
- Identify appropriate permanent housing options (subsidized housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, VASH, Rapid Re-housing, etc.).
- Assist clients with housing applications and advocate for them with prospective landlords.
- Help clients obtain housing readiness documentation (ID, social security card, income verification).
- Support clients during their transition from homelessness to housing, including the move-in process.
- Maintain complete client records and positive relationships with landlords and service providers.
- Provide intake, screening, assessment, case planning, and case management for emergency services.
- Conduct initial intake and needs assessment within 48-72 hours of receiving a call.
- Other duties as assigned within the guidelines of this position.
Great Employer Provided Benefits
- Time-off: 14 Holidays - 15 Vacation days - 5 Paid Leave days and 9 Sick days
- Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurances
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (employee paid optional)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- 403B Retirement Plan with employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field (social services, property management, real estate, etc.).
- Availability to work flexible days and hours.
- Ability to build trust and rapport with property managers/landlords and homeless individuals/families.
- Ability to work with low-income and homeless persons.
- Effective and constructive interaction with diverse cultures, family systems, and social backgrounds.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Passage of background clearance, and other required testing; valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of liability insurance.
What you'll do
- The Housing Navigator will provide housing navigation and support to clients seeking permanent housing and develop relationships with landlords to increase housing opportunities. They will assist clients with housing applications and advocate for them, while also maintaining client records and relationships with service providers.
About Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet
We assist people in DuPage, Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, Will, Ford and Iroquois Counties by providing community services, counseling, senior programs, and early childhood services (including Head Start).
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, translates God's reconciling love into professional human services, advocates for a just and compassionate society and brings together members of the community, church, business, health care and government to develop effective responses to human needs.
We commit to define these needs, seek solutions, and call forth other resources so that those we serve are empowered to achieve for themselves satisfying and productive lives.
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What does a Housing Navigator, Rapid Rehousing do at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet?
As a Housing Navigator, Rapid Rehousing at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, you will: the Housing Navigator will provide housing navigation and support to clients seeking permanent housing and develop relationships with landlords to increase housing opportunities. They will assist clients with housing applications and advocate for them, while also maintaining client records and relationships with service providers..
Is the Housing Navigator, Rapid Rehousing position at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet remote?
The Housing Navigator, Rapid Rehousing position at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is based in Downers Grove, Illinois, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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