Homelessness Housing Specialist; Services

Overview

Homelessness Housing Specialist (Housing Services) – The SOAR Housing Specialist provides housing-related support and advocacy to individuals and families impacted by homelessness. The Specialist coordinates housing stability activities, provides referrals to needed community resources, develops housing plans, and delivers tenancy-based education that promotes housing retention. The Specialist also assists with grant monitoring and completes reports for the SOAR Housing First program.

Base pay range: $42,500.00/yr - $50,000.00/yr

Department: Housing Services

Reports To: Housing Program Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Location: Essential Onsite at 421 Fallsway Main Clinic

• Complete intake assessments for new clients referred to the SOAR Housing First program. Ensure that all referral documentation is collected, reviewed, and validated to substantiate program enrollment.
• Support clients in finding and securing safe, affordable housing and help families access resources for housing-related assistance (e.g., furniture procurement, utility assistance).
• Maintain a caseload to provide support identifying community resources. Partner with clients to create housing plans and assist with community referrals and linkage as indicated.
• Support the housing process by conducting pre-inspections for new unit move-ins and housing relocations. Serve as liaison with housing inspectors, coordinating inspections to ensure program standards compliance.
• Advocate with landlords and property managers regarding tenancy and negotiate move-in costs.
• With direction from the Housing Program Manager, complete regularly scheduled grant reporting. Ensure services are accurately recorded and captured in data reports and the electronic health record.
• Complete monthly budgets for clients enrolled in the agency’s representative payee program.
• Conduct social groups that promote community building, housing attainment, and housing retention.
• Perform regularly scheduled chart audits to ensure documentation meets grant funder standards. Obtain verification documents annually to support the housing recertification process.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Personal vehicle with current automobile insurance and valid Maryland driver’s license required

• Two years of experience in connecting individuals to essential services including healthcare, mental health, and addiction services
• One year of experience completing intake assessments and developing treatment plans
• Experience working in a health care setting preferred

• Knowledge of Baltimore City community resources for addiction, social services and mental health
• Willingness to adopt Harm Reduction and Housing First principles
• Positive, open-minded attitude toward change
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage clients and collaborate with community agencies
• Attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies
• Flexibility and ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile clients

• Model and reinforce the core values of dignity, authenticity, hope, justice, passion, and balance
• Participate in performance improvement and advocacy activities supporting the mission
• Protect clients’ personal health information by complying with HIPAA and IT security regulations
• Perform other duties as needed

• Be part of a mission-driven team committed to racial equity, social justice, and community wellness
• Work in a dynamic, people-first organization that centers compassion, authenticity, and hope
• Receive training and support to grow in advocacy and peer work
• Help shape the future of housing and recovery services in Baltimore

• Health Care for the Homeless is an equal opportunity employer
• Notice to Applicants:
  Health Care for the Homeless participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees must complete the I-9 form and provide documentation proving identity and eligibility to work in the United States
• We use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in accordance with federal law

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