Systems Navigator Needed - Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people's lives. If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, and can diligently work independently and in a collaborative environment, join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA County. Here, not only would your work impact the community, but we also offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Created in 1993, LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles. As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC), we coordinate and manage federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness.

The System Navigator will provide field-based services to persons experiencing sheltered & unsheltered homelessness as they transition into permanent housing. The selected candidate’s primary responsibilities are to support county wide Interim Housing sites with assisting clients with permanent housing opportunities and locate best fit housing placement options, provide housing stability services, including implementation of housing stabilization plans, and coordination of multiple services to meet each clients' needs. System Navigators are also responsible for building and maintaining good working relationships with landlords/management companies/property owners as well as with other homeless service providers and partnering agencies. Other responsibilities include engaging unsheltered persons experiencing homelessness to provide document assistance and connect them with interim housing and other stabilizing resources.