Housing Navigator

Hope House of Colorado • Arvada, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Hope House Colorado (HHC) is hiring a Housing Navigator. As the Housing Navigator (HN), you will be responsible for assisting teen moms with obtaining stable housing and driving growth in the housing domain of the HHC Self-Sufficiency Rubric. The HN will assist teen moms in understanding the different housing options that will best meet their current needs, guide them through filling out housing applications, assist them with obtaining vital documentation, assist in eviction prevention efforts, landlord mitigation and preparing for housing interviews as needed. The HN will act as the liaison for teen moms to utilize nonprofit and business housing partnerships.

Requirements

• Available to work onsite at our Arvada location Monday-Friday, with one evening shift per week (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree
• Two years of experience in housing navigation

Responsibilities

• Educate teen moms (TMs) about housing options (rent readiness, nonprofit partners, housing vouchers, etc.) and assist teen moms with obtaining and maintaining stable housing and helping them access appropriate resources
• Keep track of TMs housing situations to support resources allocation, housing options and to accurately track TMs in the Housing Domain of the HHC Self-Sufficiency Rubric.
• Develop and maintain relationships with case management level staff within our community housing partnerships.
• Provide case management for our moms that we are providing on-going rental assistance for through our Launch Pad Program
• Support Residential moms in their journey of finding more stable housing
• Support teen moms in obtaining rent assistance as needed and appropriate to avoid eviction
• Develop and maintain relationships with case management level staff within our community housing partnerships.
• Provide intensive case management for our moms that we are providing on-going rental assistance for
• Promoting our Core Values throughout the organization and external relationships

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Simple IRA plan with company match up to 3%
• Vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL)
• Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL)
• Discount for child(ren)'s child care tuition at the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center
• Assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree