Housing Navigation Specialist
Housing Navigation Specialist
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Job Description
About Us
Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) is the leading provider of homeless youth services in the DC region. For more than 50 years SBY has provided safe homes life skills and workforce development for vulnerable youth. Our programs reach over 5000 runaway homeless abused and neglected youth and their families annually.
Position Summary
The Housing Navigation Specialist supports young people (ages 1824) at SBYs 8th St Drop-In Center by helping them identify and secure safe affordable housing. Reporting to the Program Director this position builds relationships with landlords and housing providers and guides youth through the housing search and move-in process with the ultimate goal of increasing housing stability. Additionally the Drop In Center is open until 7 PM at night and at least one weekend a month. Availability for occasional evenings and weekends is required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop individualized Housing Stability Plans addressing barriers and outlining steps toward stable housing
Assist youth with housing search applications lease understanding and move-in coordination
Conduct home inspections and educate clients on tenant rights responsibilities and lease agreements
Facilitate workshops on housing topics (e.g. budgeting credit maintaining an apartment tenant rights)
Build and maintain relationships with landlords realtors and housing programs to expand housing options
Mediate tenant-landlord concerns and provide ongoing support to maintain housing stability
Provide referrals for additional services (e.g. mental health legal financial literacy)
Participate in team meetings consultation with clinicians case managers and other staff
Complete timely and accurate documentation of services in client case records
Participate in staff training community outreach and events ensuring required trainings are completed annually;
Provide crisis intervention and on-site counseling as needed
Work occasional evenings or weekends as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in social work psychology human services business or related field
At least one year of experience relevant to housing and homelessness services
Knowledge of housing systems subsidies and the local housing market
Strong communication organizational and problem-solving skills
Commitment to trauma-informed care racial equity and inclusion
Reliable transportation and ability to pass background checks;
Equal Opportunity Statement
Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. We comply with fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
