Stabilization Specialist

Housing Stabilization Specialist

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FTE /

Schedule:

Full-time (1.0 FTE); schedule determined with Program Manager

Work Setting:
Primarily community/field-based (home visits in Montgomery County) with one required in-office day per week

Travel Required:

Approximately 60% field-based travel for home visits and community activities

FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt. This position is classified as salaried non-exempt in accordance with FLSA standards

Position Summary:

This position is grant-funded and contingent upon renewal of the grant.

Your Way Home Montgomery County is the county's coordinated response system for addressing housing crises among families and individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Rooted in a "Housing First" approach, the program prioritizes securing and maintaining permanent housing as the foundation for stability. Once housing is established, Your Way Home connects participants with the community, health, human, and financial services needed to reduce the risk of future homelessness.

The Rapid Re-Housing Program is a core component of Your Way Home, providing housing-focused case management and financial assistance to households experiencing literal homelessness. It moves individuals and families into permanent housing quickly while ensuring they receive the supports needed to sustain long-term stability. Participants receive personalized case management before and after move-in — including tenant education, budgeting and household management, employment support, and crisis intervention.

The program also leads landlord recruitment and retention efforts, building relationships with property owners and managers to expand housing access and promote lasting solutions to homelessness in Montgomery County.

The ideal candidate brings direct-service experience with high-risk populations, demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed and strengths-based practice models, and a genuine commitment to the Housing First philosophy. This role is primarily field-based, requiring approximately 60% travel for home visits and community-based activities, with one (1) required in-office day per week.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Housing Assessment & Placement:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of housing barriers to determine housing needs, service eligibility, and appropriate program interventions.
• Complete all required RRH intake assessments, eligibility documentation, and program procedures — including lease signings, move-in inspections, and rent-reasonableness documentation.
• Assist participants with housing search and identification of rental units that meet program and HUD Fair Market Rent standards, promoting participant choice throughout.
• Coordinate placement logistics, including utility setup, essential household-item procurement, and connection to community resources at move-in.
• Maintain working knowledge of the local rental market, affordable housing inventory, and HUD Fair Market Rent standards in Montgomery County.

Housing Stabilization & Case Management:

• Carry a caseload and deliver individualized, strengths-based case management throughout enrollment.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized Housing Stability Plans with each participant at least monthly, focused on three core goals: maintaining stable housing, increasing household income, and family stabilization and support.
• Conduct regular scheduled and unscheduled home visits to assess housing conditions, participant well-being, and progress toward goals.
• Provide proactive follow-up and crisis intervention to address emerging threats to housing stability, including lease violations, utility shut-offs, and landlord or neighbor disputes.
• Apply knowledge of residential lease contracts to educate participants on their rights and responsibilities as tenants.
• Serve as ongoing liaison between participants, property managers, referral sources, collaborating agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Support participants in building community connections and natural support networks to reduce isolation…