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WeGo Together for Kids
Housing Navigator
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
$49,104 / year median in Illinois
+18% projected growth
Job Description
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.