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Housing Navigator WeGo Together for Kids West Chicago, IL Job Details Part-time $24,960 a year 1 day ago Benefits Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Spanish English Driver's License Database management Full Job Description WeGo Together for Kids is a collective impact initiative that brings together more than 60 community partners from across the Chicagoland region to support West Chicago families with children birth - 12th grade. WeGo Together for Kids Housing Navigator The Housing Navigator will assist West Chicago families in identifying housing and resources that will allow them to transition into a more stable and thriving environment. The work will focus mainly on families with school-aged children to decrease disruptive moves. The role will seek out and network with landlords and community resources, matching participants to available assistance. This is a grant funded part-time (average 20 hour/week) position consisting of daytime, evening and weekend hours as needed. Salary is $24,960 per year. Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 case management support on housing-related issues including finding new housing, understanding eviction notices, tenant rights and responsibilities, landlord responsibilities, etc.
• Assist families with housing applications and understanding leases.
• Educate and empower families to advocate for themselves with landlords and housing providers.
• Develop and maintain a network with West Chicago landlords, property owners and property management companies.
• Create a database of West Chicago housing options.
• Refer families to other partners and resources as needed.
• Collect and track participant information for data reporting and assess and report the program's community impact.
• Assist in distributing rental assistance funds.
• Participate in monthly WGTK partner meetings (first Thursdays, 9-11 am).
• Attend community events to share resources. Experience and Skills
• Bilingual in Spanish and English. Ability to communicate effectively in both languages, orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in social services, human services or the like with vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, independent worker.
• Experience in recruiting and networking.
• Demonstrated skill in organizing time and prioritizing workload.
• Preferred that there is familiarity with leases, local, state, and federal housing laws and renter's rights.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$24,960.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance

Language:

Spanish and English (Required)

Work Location:

In person