Housing Specialist I

Columbia Care Services is seeking a Housing Specialist I to support individuals with behavioral health needs in achieving housing stability and recovery. In this role, you will provide housing-focused case management, assess needs and barriers, and develop individualized housing plans. You will help clients identify, apply for, and secure safe, affordable housing; coordinate with landlords, housing authorities, and community partners; and connect clients to benefits, healthcare, and employment resources.

Working in a client-first, trauma-informed, and collaborative environment, you will maintain accurate documentation, participate in team meetings, and promote recovery, independence, and community integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing-focused case management to clients with behavioral health needs
• Assess housing needs, strengths, and barriers; develop individualized housing plans
• Assist clients in locating, applying for, and securing safe, affordable housing
• Coordinate with landlords, housing authorities, and community partners to support placement and stability
• Educate clients on tenant rights, responsibilities, and independent living skills
• Link clients to benefits, healthcare, employment, and community resources
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and quality improvement activities
• Apply trauma-informed, recovery-oriented practices in all client interactions
• Support crisis prevention and de-escalation and follow safety protocols

Required Skills

• Case management
• Housing navigation
• Landlord and community partner coordination
• Knowledge of HUD and local housing programs
• Client assessment and service planning
• Benefits and resource linkage
• Motivational interviewing
• Documentation and recordkeeping
• Crisis de-escalation
• Trauma-informed care practices