Housing Specialist

Housing Specialist at Health Care for the Homeless

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.

Key

Role Responsibilities:

• Complete intake assessments for new clients referred to the SOAR Housing First program.
• Support clients in finding and securing safe, affordable housing and help families access resources for housing-related assistance.
• Maintain a caseload to provide support identifying community resources.
• Support the housing process by conducting pre-inspections for new unit move-ins and housing relocations.
• Advocate with landlord and property managers regarding tenancy and negotiate move-in costs.
• Complete regularly scheduled grant reporting.
• 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.

Knowledge,

Experience And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of experience in connecting individuals to essential services.
• One year of experience completing intake assessments and developing treatment plans.
• Knowledge of Baltimore City community resources for addiction, social services and mental health.
• Willingness to adopt Harm Reduction and Housing First principles.

Why Join Us?

• 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 your advocacy and peer work.

Health Care for the Homeless is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.