Housing Navigator | Community Health Improvement

Overview

• Make a direct impact in your community by helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness navigate the path to stable housing and long-term independence. 💻 Work Style: Hybrid - Field Based 📍 Location: St.
• Agustine, FL 🕒 FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) ⏰ Schedule: Monday – Friday UF Health St.
• Johns serves as the lead agency for the St.
• Johns County Continuum of Care, which is responsible for overseeing the homelessness response system.
• The Housing Navigator will serve as a key liaison, connecting individuals and families experiencing homelessness to the housing assistance they need.
• Through collaboration with case managers and service providers, the Housing Navigator will address barriers to housing and income stability, ultimately helping clients achieve permanent housing and financial independence.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities Connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness with housing opportunities through the Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordinated Entry process and collaboration with case managers and community service providers.
• Partner with landlords and property managers to educate them on housing program requirements, available resources, and the benefits of participating in grant-funded housing initiatives.
• Collaborate with case managers to ensure client preferences, needs, and goals remain central to the housing search and placement process.
• Assist clients throughout the housing search process, including identifying appropriate housing options, securing units, and overcoming barriers to placement.
• Connect clients with employment, income, and supportive service resources that promote long-term housing stability and self-sufficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, employers, housing providers, and community partners to expand housing and employment opportunities.
• Educate employers on the benefits of hiring individuals with barriers to employment and support clients with job readiness activities, including resume development and interview preparation.
• Coordinate meetings, outreach events, and collaborative activities that strengthen partnerships among case managers, service providers, landlords, and employers.
• Organize and host employment-focused events, including job fairs and networking opportunities, to assist clients in securing employment.