Health Care for the Homeless
Homelessness Housing Specialist (Housing Services)
Health Care for the Homeless, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Overview
Homelessness Housing Specialist (Housing Services) – The SOAR Housing Specialist provides housing-related support and advocacy to individuals and families impacted by homelessness. The Specialist coordinates housing stability activities, provides referrals to needed community resources, develops housing plans, and delivers tenancy-based education that promotes housing retention. The Specialist also assists with grant monitoring and completes reports for the SOAR Housing First program. Base pay range : $42,500.00/yr - $50,000.00/yr Department:
Housing Services Reports To:
Housing Program Manager FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Hours:
8:30am – 5:00pm Location:
Essential Onsite at 421 Fallsway Main Clinic Key Responsibilities
Complete intake assessments for new clients referred to the SOAR Housing First program. Ensure that all referral documentation is collected, reviewed, and validated to substantiate program enrollment. Support clients in finding and securing safe, affordable housing and help families access resources for housing-related assistance (e.g., furniture procurement, utility assistance). Maintain a caseload to provide support identifying community resources. Partner with clients to create housing plans and assist with community referrals and linkage as indicated. Support the housing process by conducting pre-inspections for new unit move-ins and housing relocations. Serve as liaison with housing inspectors, coordinating inspections to ensure program standards compliance. Advocate with landlords and property managers regarding tenancy and negotiate move-in costs. With direction from the Housing Program Manager, complete regularly scheduled grant reporting. Ensure services are accurately recorded and captured in data reports and the electronic health record. Complete monthly budgets for clients enrolled in the agency’s representative payee program. Conduct social groups that promote community building, housing attainment, and housing retention. Perform regularly scheduled chart audits to ensure documentation meets grant funder standards. Obtain verification documents annually to support the housing recertification process. Knowledge, Experience And Skills
Formal Education and Training
Bachelor’s degree required Personal vehicle with current automobile insurance and valid Maryland driver’s license required Experience
Two years of experience in connecting individuals to essential services including healthcare, mental health, and addiction services One year of experience completing intake assessments and developing treatment plans Experience working in a health care setting preferred Skills
Knowledge of Baltimore City community resources for addiction, social services and mental health Willingness to adopt Harm Reduction and Housing First principles Positive, open-minded attitude toward change Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage clients and collaborate with community agencies Attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies Flexibility and ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team Initiative and problem-solving abilities Ability to work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile clients Key Agency Responsibilities
Model and reinforce the core values of dignity, authenticity, hope, justice, passion, and balance Participate in performance improvement and advocacy activities supporting the mission Protect clients’ personal health information by complying with HIPAA and IT security regulations Perform other duties as needed Why Join Us?
Be part of a mission-driven team committed to racial equity, social justice, and community wellness Work in a dynamic, people-first organization that centers compassion, authenticity, and hope Receive training and support to grow in advocacy and peer work Help shape the future of housing and recovery services in Baltimore Notice to Applicants and EEO
Health Care for the Homeless is an equal opportunity employer Notice to Applicants: Health Care for the Homeless participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees must complete the I-9 form and provide documentation proving identity and eligibility to work in the United States We use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in accordance with federal law Read more about the people we serve here: https://www.hchmd.org/who-we-help
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Homelessness Housing Specialist (Housing Services) – The SOAR Housing Specialist provides housing-related support and advocacy to individuals and families impacted by homelessness. The Specialist coordinates housing stability activities, provides referrals to needed community resources, develops housing plans, and delivers tenancy-based education that promotes housing retention. The Specialist also assists with grant monitoring and completes reports for the SOAR Housing First program. Base pay range : $42,500.00/yr - $50,000.00/yr Department:
Housing Services Reports To:
Housing Program Manager FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Hours:
8:30am – 5:00pm Location:
Essential Onsite at 421 Fallsway Main Clinic Key Responsibilities
Complete intake assessments for new clients referred to the SOAR Housing First program. Ensure that all referral documentation is collected, reviewed, and validated to substantiate program enrollment. Support clients in finding and securing safe, affordable housing and help families access resources for housing-related assistance (e.g., furniture procurement, utility assistance). Maintain a caseload to provide support identifying community resources. Partner with clients to create housing plans and assist with community referrals and linkage as indicated. Support the housing process by conducting pre-inspections for new unit move-ins and housing relocations. Serve as liaison with housing inspectors, coordinating inspections to ensure program standards compliance. Advocate with landlords and property managers regarding tenancy and negotiate move-in costs. With direction from the Housing Program Manager, complete regularly scheduled grant reporting. Ensure services are accurately recorded and captured in data reports and the electronic health record. Complete monthly budgets for clients enrolled in the agency’s representative payee program. Conduct social groups that promote community building, housing attainment, and housing retention. Perform regularly scheduled chart audits to ensure documentation meets grant funder standards. Obtain verification documents annually to support the housing recertification process. Knowledge, Experience And Skills
Formal Education and Training
Bachelor’s degree required Personal vehicle with current automobile insurance and valid Maryland driver’s license required Experience
Two years of experience in connecting individuals to essential services including healthcare, mental health, and addiction services One year of experience completing intake assessments and developing treatment plans Experience working in a health care setting preferred Skills
Knowledge of Baltimore City community resources for addiction, social services and mental health Willingness to adopt Harm Reduction and Housing First principles Positive, open-minded attitude toward change Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage clients and collaborate with community agencies Attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies Flexibility and ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team Initiative and problem-solving abilities Ability to work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile clients Key Agency Responsibilities
Model and reinforce the core values of dignity, authenticity, hope, justice, passion, and balance Participate in performance improvement and advocacy activities supporting the mission Protect clients’ personal health information by complying with HIPAA and IT security regulations Perform other duties as needed Why Join Us?
Be part of a mission-driven team committed to racial equity, social justice, and community wellness Work in a dynamic, people-first organization that centers compassion, authenticity, and hope Receive training and support to grow in advocacy and peer work Help shape the future of housing and recovery services in Baltimore Notice to Applicants and EEO
Health Care for the Homeless is an equal opportunity employer Notice to Applicants: Health Care for the Homeless participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees must complete the I-9 form and provide documentation proving identity and eligibility to work in the United States We use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in accordance with federal law Read more about the people we serve here: https://www.hchmd.org/who-we-help
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