The City of Providence-posted 7 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Middletown, RI
101-250 employees

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! Position Summary: The Housing Navigator is responsible for supporting families residing at Lucy’s Hearth Shelter in securing and maintaining stable housing. This role involves building relationships with landlords, delivering housing stabilization services, and equipping residents with essential skills for long-term housing success—such as budgeting, understanding tenant rights and responsibilities, and navigating the rental process. Key responsibilities include facilitating bi-monthly housing application workshops, conducting at least two individual housing-focused meetings with each resident per month, and actively participating in bi-monthly resident house meetings. The Housing Navigator works in close collaboration with the Case Management Coordinator to ensure comprehensive support tailored to each family's needs. The overarching goal of the Housing Navigator is to empower families on their path toward self-sufficiency and long-term housing stability.

  • Supporting families in securing and maintaining stable housing
  • Building relationships with landlords
  • Delivering housing stabilization services
  • Equipping residents with essential skills for long-term housing success (budgeting, tenant rights, rental process)
  • Facilitating bi-monthly housing application workshops
  • Conducting individual housing-focused meetings with residents
  • Participating in bi-monthly resident house meetings
  • Collaborating with the Case Management Coordinator
  • Associates degree in human services (psychology, social work, marriage/family, etc.) or equivalent combination of education & experience required.
  • Experience working in diverse settings with people across all socio-economic spectrums and a wide variety of personalities and roles - staff, residents, local agencies, contractors, lenders, etc.
  • Excellent organizational, computer skills, and customer skills required
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and auto insurance required.
  • comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits
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