POSITION SUMMARY:

Person in this position will be responsible for working with the HUD-VASH Team at San Joaquin Valley Veterans (SJVV) and Veterans Administration (VA) providing ongoing support in identifying housing needs and working alongside Veteran participants and SSVF staff in locating suitable housing. Will work together with HUD-VASH and SSVF to put together regular inventory of available housing in community. The HUD-VASH Navigator will build relationships with property owners and managers to expedite the process of getting into housing and possibly be the point of contact for concerns. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate housing opportunities for HUD-VASH participants through housing development activities. Actively assist and coach VASH participants with completing applications for various rental assistance resources, advocate for participants, and provide active follow-up during the application process. Recruit and engage housing providers/landlords, assess and address landlord and participant’s housing needs, cultivate relationships with community partners, and support veteran families. Screen landlords and assess units for appropriateness via pre-inspections or unit walk-throughs and completion of Habitability checklist. Interact and collaborate with the HUD-VASH Case Managers, Veterans, and other staff in order to secure placements expeditiously once the Veteran has received a voucher. Act as a liaison between the SSVF grantee, VASH and the Landlord/or community providers, coordinating linkage and referral for a population of Veterans and their families who require assistance accessing and obtaining housing. Participation in case staffing and team meetings as required. Prepare materials to mail out/hand out in order to educate prospective landlords of the HUD-VASH Program and maintain good public relations with landlords and developers in the community that may be willing to rent to a Veteran with a HUD-VASH voucher. Prepare reports, maintain records and database, as well as perform other related work in conjunction with HUD-VASH Case Managers and the Veterans who are enrolled in the program. Must embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation. Other relevant duties as assigned.