Housing Specialist

Housing Specialist# Housing Specialist Ellicott City, MD 21042## Overview Salary Range $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Morning Education  Level4 Year Degree## Housing Specialist|  |  |  |  || --- | --- | --- | --- || Position Title | Housing Specialist | Job Category | Exempt || Department | Program Administration | Manager | Director, Person-Centered Planning || Location | Howard County | Travel Required | Limited || Annual Salary Level | $50,000 - $55,000 | Position Type | Full-Time |Position Summary The Housing Specialist plays a critical role in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in achieving their housing goals and living successfully in the community.

The Housing Specialist provides individualized housing navigation, tenancy support, housing stabilization, and advocacy services while promoting self-determination, independence, and community inclusion.

Position Responsibilities Essential Functions include but not limited to, the following:
* Meet with individuals and support teams to identify housing goals, needs, and preferences.
* Develop individualized housing support plans.
* Assist with housing applications, documentation collection, and eligibility processes.
* Monitor housing waitlists and communicate with housing authorities.
* Support housing searches, property viewings, lease processes, and move-in activities.
* Conduct tenancy training and housing stabilization services.
* Complete all required documentation and reports.
* Collaborate with DDA, landlords, property managers, support coordinators, and community partners.
* Maintain compliance with all organizational, Medicaid, DDA, and housing program requirements.
* Participate in team meetings, training activities, and quality assurance reviews.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Housing Services, or related field.
* Knowledge of Maryland housing assistance programs.
* Strong communication, organizational, and case management skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
* Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
* Knowledge of Maryland DDA waiver services.
* Experience in housing navigation, tenancy support, or community-based case management.

Core Competencies
* Person-Centered Thinking
* Advocacy* Collaboration
* Communication* Accountability
* Problem Solving
* Cultural Competency Performance Expectations
* Timely completion of housing plans and support documentation.
* Successful housing placement and stabilization outcomes.
* Compliance with all regulatory and organizational requirements.
* Positive working relationships with housing providers and community partners.

Licensure & Screening Requirements
* Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
* Acceptable driving record required.
* Successful completion of all required background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment screenings required.

Work Environment This position includes office, community, and remote work. Frequent travel throughout Howard County and surrounding areas is required. Occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary.

Physical and Mental Demands The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands
* Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and travel throughout the community.
* Ability to operate computers, phones, and office equipment.
* Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
* Ability to communicate effectively in person, electronically, and by telephone.

Mental Demands While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret, data information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex…