Housing Navigator

SUMMARY: Housing Navigator develops relationships with property owners, rental agents and other housing providers throughout Miami-Dade County for acquiring available housing for Chapman Partnership's clients. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Develop a workable knowledge of available units within the county. * Create an inventory of housing units available for rent and accessible to residents with varying backgrounds. * Internally advertise housing opportunities for clients and Program Services staff in order to accomplish successful housing placements. * Revise, Review and improve delivery of service to our clients. * Performs other assignments or tasks as deemed necessary. QUALIFICATIONS: * G.E.D or High School Diploma or equivalent experience. * Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience as a case manager in a social services agency or equivalent, or, a minimum of one (1) year practical experience working with permanent housing providers and experience with the housing and rental market in Dade County. * Housing Quality Standard (HQS) Certification preferred. * Valid driver license (State of Florida), adequate level of car insurance as required by law and clean driving record. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: * Ability to coordinate activities and meet deadlines. * Ability to empower and support residents in life choices and change. * Experience working with vulnerable populations. * Ability to be professional, flexible, respectful, and calm. * Ability to work well with others. * Ability to lead by example. * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. * Computer Literate. * Solid social service management skills. * Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or English and Creole preferred.