Housing Navigator

WeGo Together for Kids is seeking a Housing Navigator to assist West Chicago families in identifying housing and resources that support a stable and thriving environment, primarily focusing on families with school-aged children to reduce disruptive moves.

About the role

This is a grant-funded, part-time position averaging 20 hours per week, including daytime, evening, and weekend hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 case management support on housing-related issues, including finding new housing, understanding eviction notices, tenant rights and responsibilities, and landlord responsibilities.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages, orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in social services, human services, or a related field with vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Experience in recruiting and networking.
• Demonstrated skill in organizing time and prioritizing workload.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with leases, local, state, and federal housing laws, and renter’s rights.

Pay

Salary is $24,960 per year.