Project Connect Shelter/Housing Specialist
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Youth Development, Community Support Services -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Human Services/ Social Work, Youth Development
Cincinnati Public Schools PROJECT CONNECT @ RSA VINE ST - CINCINNATI, Ohio Open in Google Maps
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Job DetailsJob : 5962085
Final date to receive applications: Oct 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job DescriptionVacancy Announcement
Project Connect Shelter/Housing Specialist - CAAS
ABOUT CPS
Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) serves 35,000 students preschool to 12th grade in over 65 schools across a 90-square-mile district in Southwest Ohio.
Cincinnati Public Schools is the best-performing large urban district in Ohio and ranks among the top 2 percent of Ohio districts for students’ learning and growth and offers families high-quality school choices and academic programs.
The district's innovative approach to education, its investment in effective and caring educators and employees, and vast array of collaborative partnerships have accelerated school performance to the highest level in decades - ensuring that students in preschool to 12th grade thrive and graduate prepared for successful lives in the 21st century.
Cincinnati Public is looking for creative, innovative, passionate, problem-solvers to join our team. We seek to have a positive impact on our children and families every day and are looking for staff members who want to not only do an excellent job with their career field but also serve as a role model for the children in CPS. We invite you to become a member of our CPS work family.
Role Summary
The Shelter/Housing Specialist performs administrative and program management duties to support students and families experiencing homelessness. This position develops community partnerships, connects families with housing resources, promotes family engagement, and works to improve housing stability and educational access for students served by Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) through Project Connect.
The Shelter/Housing Specialist serves as a liaison between CPS, local family shelters, housing agencies, schools, and community partners. This position also coordinates programs and services that support students and families experiencing homelessness.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities of the Shelter/Housing Specialist include, but are not limited to, the following:
Community Partnerships and Housing Support
Develop and maintain partnerships with community agencies, housing providers, and local family shelters to improve housing stability for CPS students and families.
Serve as the primary point of contact for local family shelters and as a liaison between CPS staff and shelter providers.
Connect families with housing resources, community services, and support programs.
Coordinate with the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority to support efforts to prioritize housing vouchers for CPS families experiencing homelessness.
Develop and improve referral processes with community agencies to help families access needed services.
Seek funding and development opportunities to expand services and support for students and families experiencing homelessness.
Student Services and Family Engagement
Develop and implement strategies to ensure students experiencing homelessness have equitable access to education and school services.
Provide outreach, education, and information to community partners and stakeholders.
Provide guidance to school staff regarding the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and related requirements.
Promote family engagement through partnerships with schools, shelters, and community organizations.
Coordinate monthly shelter meetings, mobile wellness clinics, and parent education and engagement programs.
Assist in coordinating summer academic and enrichment programs designed to reduce summer learning loss for students living in family shelters and other at-risk situations.
Program Management and Supervision
Oversee partnerships with local housing agencies and community organizations.
Document program procedures and processes to support accountability, consistency, and future use.
Monitor and coordinate program activities to ensure services meet the needs of students and families.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:
Commitment to the mission and goals of CPS and Project Connect.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with school employees, students, parents/guardians, community partners,…
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