Health Related Social Program - Housing Specialist

Health Related Social Needs Program - Housing Specialist

Description And Responsibilities

The Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) Program works in collaboration with Mass Health to address the immediate daily necessities that arise from the inequities caused by the social determinants of health, such as lack of access to basic resources including stable housing, a toxin‑free environment, healthy food, heating and Internet access, transportation, healthcare, safety, education, employment, and social connection.

Housing Specialist Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a housing directory including contact information for all owners, developers, housing authorities, and other community organizations with available housing options. Assist with site visits, application, and lease negotiations.
• Establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with private landlords and developers to maximize housing opportunities for people served. Collaborate with landlords to ensure apartment is ready for occupancy, perform move‑in/out inspection with person served and conduct safety and cleanliness inspections as needed.
• Provide follow‑up home visits to support and review progress toward self‑sufficiency including advocacy, reduction of isolation, listening, problem solving, and identification of resources to assist with integration of people served in their new community.
• Develop trainings and workshops for people served, including tenant’s rights and responsibilities, housing discrimination, communicating with landlords, physical plant cleanliness and safety, and other trainings as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year previous experience with behavioral health and/or housing, required.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, required.

About Us

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti‑racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

Benefits Of Working For Open Sky Include

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer‑Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more!

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.

Base Rate USD $22.07/Hr.