Housing Navigation Specialist

Homeless Solutions, Inc

Morristown, NJFull-time$24/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation

$24/hr

Location

Morristown, NJ

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver License With Clean Driving Record

Job overview

The Housing Navigation Specialist assesses housing needs, navigates subsidy systems, identifies housing opportunities, coordinates transportation, collaborates with staff and volunteers, maintains documentation, develops housing plans, ensures wrap‑around services, and advocates with agencies and landlords to help participants achieve permanent housing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Federal Housing ResourcesLocal Housing ResourcesFair Housing LawsHMISDriver LicensePhysical AbilitiesTransportation Coordination

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMinimum Two Years Working With Homeless PopulationValid Driver License With Clean Driving RecordKnowledge of Federal and Local Housing Resources and Fair Housing LawsExperience Using HMISPhysical Abilities as Detailed in Full Job Description

Full job description

Experience Required

minimum of two years working with the homeless and/or underserved population

License(s) Required

Driver License

Expected Start Date

10/12/2026

Compensation

$ - $24.00 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

Number Of Positions

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

Assess the housing needs and barriers of program participants and meet with participants as needed to assist them in working towards their permanent housing goals.

Navigate existing housing subsidy systems to maximum outcomes for clients

Identify voucher and permanent housing opportunities for which participants are eligible and acquire necessary application and other relevant information.

Coordinate transportation and/or provide transportation in agency vehicles as needed to ensure client access to events and activities related to housing opportunities.

Work collaboratively with other staff and agency volunteers in order to ensure program participants have applied to all open affordable housing waitlists for which they are eligible. Maintain documentation and tracking files.

Collaborate with staff to develop appropriate housing plans and realistic target dates and assist guests with successful placement into safe, affordable and sustainable housing.

Coordinate with all applicable Programs & Services staff to ensure wrap-around coordination related to housing.

Client advocacy with external agencies and landlords.

Qualifications include:

Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience with a minimum of two years working with the homeless and/or underserved population

Knowledge of federal and local housing resources and fair housing laws.

Experience using HMIS a plus.

Valid driver license with a clean driving record.

Physical abilities as detailed in full job description.