Housing Navigator

WHO WE ARE

Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters hunger and nutrition services and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind body heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.

**The Housing Navigator is tasked with engaging recruiting and retaining landlords conducting housing consultations with program participants and serving as the subject-matter agency expert in all matters related to the development of programming linked to housing placement. Job duties include conducting vacancy searches hosting informational meetings with participants and partners coordinating participant placement into housing developing and maintaining housing databases composing regular correspondence with landlords and assessing their program satisfaction identifying housing options for program participants and training staff members and program participants in the subject areas of landlord retention landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities and housing development/operating models relevant to homeless services. The Housing Navigator will be expected to receive extensive training related to Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) standards and requirements.

Bachelors degree in human services social work or a closely related field or related experience -AND- 1 year of direct full-time case management experience demonstrating the ability to consistently apply field-relevant best practices and standards.

-OR- Masters degree in social work counseling psychology or a closely related field.

Must possess a Colorado drivers license and state-mandated automobile insurance.

Must possess a personal vehicle that may be used for work-related travel (reimbursement for mileage is available).

Must complete agency and program credentialing within 12 weeks of hire and maintain credentialing standards thereafter.

Proficient computer skills to include proficiency with the following: Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook); communication and collaboration tools (Slack Zoom Google Teams); digital calendars (Google Outlook); file-sharing programs (Dropbox Google Drive); and project management software (Asana)

Proficient with Windows operating system.

Position Type

Full time

Potential for hybrid work.

Position Salary Range:

$22.00 - $24.00

Starting Pay:

Based on experience

Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status

Vacation Time

Separate Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Personal Days

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health Dental Vision Pet Insurances

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO/AA Employer

POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role please contact to begin the Interactive Process.