Housing Navigator
Pittsburgh, PA, United States On-site
$39,156 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
As the Housing Navigator you would be responsible for assisting homeless families and individuals enrolled in Goodwill’s Supportive Housing Programs with securing safe, affordable housing in a timely manner. This position entails engaging and building relationships with landlords within the private market, as well as marketing Goodwill’s Supportive Housing programs and advocating for our clients as future tenants. This role would assume primary responsibility for ensuring that rental properties meet habitability quality standards, that valid leases and reasonable rents are secured and for providing mediation between clients and landlords as needed. The Housing Navigator works closely with all members of the Supportive Housing team in order to ensure that permanent housing is maintained.
What you'll bring
- OR
- High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 5 years experience required.
- Associates' Degree AND 3 years experience required.
- Bachelors' Degree AND 1 year of experience required.
- Experience in homeless/affordable housing
- : must be related to working with with the rental market and social service system.
- Candidates are expected to provide current valid clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH) upon hire.
- Must have a driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- real estate/rental market preferred.