Housing and Employment Navigator - Berryessa

Level: Experienced

Job Location: 1300 Berryessa, San Jose

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $24 - $27 Hourly

Job Categories: Nonprofit - Social Services

Essential Functions: Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Identifies and places participants of the RV Safe Parking Program into appropriate housing and employment opportunities to help clients increase their income within 60 days of program entry

  • Develops and maintains accurate and current housing and employment portfolios.

  • Provides participants with listings of potential housing and employment options in alignment with their needs and geographic preferences

  • Helps participants mitigate issues with credit reports, utility arrears, criminal records, unfavorable landlord references, and other matters that may impact housing eligibility

  • Outreaches to the community and posts community resources on Berryessa

  • Helps promote and makes introductions between WeHOPE and other organizations serving the community

  • Assists with identifying and recruiting local employees to work at Berryessa RV Safe Parking Program

  • Distribute fliers throughout the city to inform the community about job opportunities, community meetings, and events

  • Assists participants with housing and employment applications, including preparing/obtaining any needed documentation and tracking application status

  • Advocates on behalf of participants to expedite their access to housing

  • Arranges for timely inspections and landlord corrective actions

  • Determines rent reasonableness for inspected units before rental assistance and lease approval

  • Explain and review the lease and sublease agreement with the incoming participant(s)/subtenant

  • Works with case managers to address any emerging issues related to housing, employment, and community adjustment

  • Conducts outreach and expands access to housing and employment by cultivating relationships with property owners, management companies, and employers while connecting with landlords and employers via neighborhood outreach, Internet search, and networking events.

  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

  • Develop expertise in available affordable housing sites and housing subsidies

Position Qualifications

  • Prefer Undergraduate degree or related experience.

  • Professional experience in real estate and property management is strongly desired.

  • Demonstrated ability working with individuals and families from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds 

  • Must be computer literate; internet savvy, experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting in front of groups

  • Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and time-management skills.

  • Proven ability to work independently and effectively as part of a collaborative team.

  • Display a high level of initiative and commitment towards completing duties efficiently

  • An understanding of ideas and practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and a commitment to ongoing professional development in this area.

  • Valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance.