Housing Navigator
Goodwill of Southwestern PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted January 6, 2023
39156 - 41496 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online.
Job Description
As the Housing Navigator, you would be responsible for assisting homeless families and individuals with securing safe, affordable housing. This role entails building relationships with landlords, marketing Goodwill's Supportive Housing programs, and advocating for clients as future tenants.
Requirements
- Network with landlords and property managers for potential housing units.
- Provide education and support to landlords in navigating housing subsidy programs.
- Document all aspects of participant housing searches.
- Coordinate participant moves into leased units.
- Diplomatically address housing issues such as maintenance of apartments, restoration of apartments upon participant exits, tenant disputes and landlord issues in a timely manner.
- Create and implement participant workshops in order to increase responsible tenancy and long-term stable housing.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance