Housing Navigator

Job overview

The Housing Navigator role is onsite in San Antonio, TX, with compensation of $42,000–$45,000 per year; the work location may vary. The role reports to the Street Outreach Program Manager at SAMMinistries, which serves people experiencing homelessness and connects them with community services. The navigator helps individuals understand housing options and access services, including Coordinated Entry and HomeLink. Through assessments, ongoing client contact, referrals, and SOAR application support, the role helps people experiencing homelessness connect with resources that address their needs.

What you'll do

• Respond to inquiries and greet people seeking assistance
• assess needs and provide resources or referrals
• conduct assessments for Coordinated Entry enrollment
• connect clients to mental health, medical, substance-use, and crisis services as needed
• maintain client records in HMIS
• complete interviews and gather records for SSI/SSDI applications
• prepare SOAR Medical Summary Reports
• accompany clients to Social Security Administration appointments
• coordinate medical visits and case management
• provide transportation assistance
• maintain confidentiality and collaborate with community providers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

housing navigator

san antonio tx

samministries

$42k–$45k/year

homeless services

coordinated entry

homelink

soar

ssi/ssdi applications

hmis

community resources

client support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, a valid Texas driver's license, reliable vehicle, and liability insurance. SOAR certification is required within 30 days; specified Trauma-Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, and Housing First training is required within 60 days. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

About the employer

SAN ANTONIO METROPOLITAN MINISTRY Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.