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Westcare

Director of Housing Services

Fresno, CA · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field of housing, homelessness, tenant rights, racial, economic, housing justice, and related fields. * Maintain ...

Heluna Health

Data/Analytics Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Build scalable semantic models that map a single client's journey across disparate housing, justice, and clinical programs, standardizing touchpoints over time. * Establish secure-by-design data ...

Heluna Health

Data/Analytics Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$10K/mo

Build scalable semantic models that map a single client's journey across disparate housing, justice, and clinical programs, standardizing touchpoints over time. * Establish secure-by-design data ...

Center for Justice Innovation

$66K - $88K/yr

Participate in Housing Justice Initiatives meetings and activities; * Conduct outreach on an ... ongoing basis for new volunteers and clients; * Attend local community board meetings and events ...

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How much do housing justice jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for housing justice in the United States is $45,221.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $50,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some of the common challenges faced by professionals working in housing justice roles?

Professionals in Housing Justice often encounter challenges such as navigating complex housing laws, addressing systemic inequities, and advocating for vulnerable populations who may face eviction or discrimination. The work can be emotionally demanding due to the high stakes involved for clients, and it often requires balancing legal advocacy with community outreach and education. Collaboration with legal teams, social service agencies, and local governments is frequent, and the ability to manage a diverse caseload is essential. Despite these challenges, the role is highly rewarding for those passionate about social equity and systemic change.

What is housing justice?

Housing justice refers to the movement and set of principles aimed at ensuring everyone has access to safe, affordable, and stable housing. It addresses issues such as housing discrimination, homelessness, tenant rights, and gentrification. Advocates for housing justice work to eliminate barriers that prevent people, especially marginalized communities, from securing adequate housing. The movement often involves policy reform, legal support, and community organizing to create equitable housing opportunities for all.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a housing justice advocate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Housing Justice Advocate, you need knowledge of housing policy, tenant rights, and community organizing, often supported by a background in social work, law, or public policy. Familiarity with legal research databases, case management systems, and advocacy tools is typically required. Strong communication, cultural competency, and conflict resolution skills help build trust and mobilize affected communities. These abilities are essential to effectively support tenants, influence policy, and drive equitable housing outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Housing Justice job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 52% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 30% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,221 per year, or $21.7 per hour.

Housing Navigator

Housing Services - VOA Mid-States

Louisville, KY • On-site

$16 - $16.82/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

POSITION TITLE: Housing Navigator
LOCATION: Louisville, KY
STATUS: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
PROGRAM: VOA Honor
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Veteran Services
INTRODUCTION:
Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.
BENEFITS:
Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:
Health and Wellness
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
Health and Wellness Program
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
Short Term Disability
MetLife Legal Plans
Financial Wellbeing
Competitive Compensation Packages
Life Insurance (company paid)
403b retirement plan with company fund matching
Employee discounts
*Loan forgiveness options through federal programs
(National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
*All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
Work Culture
Commitment Committee
Justice Committee
Integrity Committee
Compassion Committee
Retention Committee
JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program assists Veterans who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness end their housing crisis. The goal of the Housing Navigator is to support SSVF's main goal to end homelessness amongst Veterans. This position will actively work with area VA HUD-VASH teams to identify landlords and community partners who are willing to connect Veterans with and maintain long-term housing stability and self-sufficiency. This position is responsible for navigating the multiple vulnerabilities of Veterans experiencing homelessness, in the pursuit of housing stability by advocating for participants. Additionally, the position requires active promotion of housing justice, creating housing security through action and advocacy, and providing culturally inclusive, trauma-informed services to all participants.
  • A Bachelor's degree in social work or related field and less than five (5) years of experience in the field; at least five (5) years of experience in the field and no degree; or a Veteran with three (3) years of related work experience.
  • You must have a demonstrated ability to provide a reasonable combination of the following knowledge, abilities, and skills: ability to access local resources, advocacy, working cooperatively with local service providers, knowledge of problems associated with target population, effective communication, ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, judgement, discretion, and honesty, and have a commitment to the principles of the SSVF program.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high degree of organization, and creative problem-solving skills. Must have a personal automobile, valid driver's license, liability insurance, and be willing and able to travel between counties served by the project, up to 90% of the time. Must complete required training within 90 days of hire.
  • We hire, fire, and promote based on our five core values of commitment, compassion, diversity, justice, and integrity. These values run through our entire culture so it's important to us that you truly believe in these values too.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Serve as a liaison between local HUD-VASH teams, attending all case conferencing with both HUD-VASH and SSVF teams and locally coordinating and planning to be responsive to the needs of unhoused Veterans in the service area.
  2. Advocate with local public housing authorities.
  3. Build partnerships with community partners, service providers, and government agencies to increase access to long-term, sustainable housing.
  4. Conduct outreach to identify housing resources.
  5. Understand the barriers that clients in both urban and rural areas face and how to best service clients in both of these areas.
  6. Demonstrate ability to work with Veteran families, experiencing homelessness, of diverse cultural/ethnic backgrounds with sensitivity to their individual housing needs.
  7. Responsible for explaining, interpreting, and applying for HUD-VASH and Section 8 programs.
  8. Advocate for Veteran and act as liaison while working with landlords, rental agencies, community organizations, and other service agencies.
  9. Read, interpret, and explain rental contracts between Veteran and landlord, ensuring the contract is fair and capable.
  10. Work in partnership with other SSVF Case Managers, Intake Coordinators, and Outreach Workers; and participate in regular case consultation.
  11. Develop cooperative arrangements with government agencies and community partners in providing housing for homeless families.
  12. Conduct all housing inspections on eligible units.
  13. Serve as a resource for housing education and support tailored to the needs and desires of the Veteran.
  14. Provide housing education services, materials, and referrals to Veteran and their family, based on individual needs. In addition, conduct informational meetings and trainings with community partners, property management companies, and landlords on SSVF program and housing needs, as well as fair housing guidelines.
  15. Negotiate rental rates, review leases, and provides feedback to case consultation team.
  16. Understand HUD, HUD-VASH, Section 8, and other housing guidelines, rules, and regulations.
  17. Maintain active landlord and housing provider list and actively establish new housing providers/partners.
  18. Develop relationships with VA staff, Housing Authority, community partners, employers, and other referral networks.
  19. Comply with all policies and procedures of the program and the Council on Accreditation.
  20. Participate in outreach activities, including but not limited to: street/shelter outreach, coordinated-entry meetings, Stand Down, resource fairs, Week of Valor/Veterans Day events, and annual PIT count.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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