Community Navigator
Quick answer
Ounce is hiring a part-time, in-office Community Navigator in Lewisville, TX, paying $24-$28 per hour to provide outreach, benefits assistance, and service coordination for affordable housing residents.
- Role
- Community Navigator
- Organization
- Ounce
- Location
- Lewisville, TX
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $24-$28 per hour
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Ounce is seeking a Community Navigator to act as the primary point of contact for residents in affordable housing properties in Lewisville, TX. This role focuses on outreach, resident engagement, and connecting community members with essential benefits and health services. The ideal candidate is a reliable, empathetic individual committed to a set part-time schedule to build lasting trust with residents. You will be responsible for event coordination, benefits application assistance, and maintaining accurate documentation within the Ounce technology platform.
What you'll do
- Engage residents through door-to-door outreach, tabling, and community events.
- Assist residents with applications for government benefits like SNAP, TANF, and LIHEAP.
- Coordinate healthcare appointments and advocate for resident wellness needs.
- Document all outreach, referrals, and interactions accurately in the Ounce platform.
- Develop and maintain local community partnerships to support resident services.
What it takes
- Proven experience navigating government benefit programs.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to a 'residents come first' mentality.
- Dependability and ability to maintain a consistent 20-hour weekly schedule.
- Proficiency in spoken Spanish or Korean is considered a significant plus.
- Ability to commute locally within Lewisville, TX for on-site engagement.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is an in-office, community-based role that requires the Navigator to be physically present at affordable housing properties in the Lewisville, TX area.
What is the compensation for this role?
The hourly rate for the Community Navigator position is between $24 and $28 per hour.
What is the required time commitment?
This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours per week, typically spread across 2.5 days during weekday business hours.
Are there any language requirements?
While not required, the ability to speak Spanish or Korean is considered a plus for candidates serving the diverse resident population.
How to apply
Apply directly on Ounce's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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