Housing Navigator
Company: Housing Authority of Kansas City
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: October 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Description: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 FUNCTIONS1. 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 EXPERIENCE1. 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.Requirements:
Compensation details: 41000-41000 Yearly Salary
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Keywords: Housing Authority of Kansas City, Saint Joseph , Housing Navigator, Other , Kansas City, Missouri
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