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SUMMARY
The FES Housing Specialist provides assistance to assigned homeless families placed in shelter units in order to help them move to safe and permanent housing as quickly as possible. Using a Housing First approach, they will provide a coordinated housing search of private market rate housing, as well as various subsidized housing programs. Participate as a member of each shelter team; provide coordinated services and advocacy to support the families in obtaining affordable housing. In addition to helping families achieve their rehousing plans, the Housing Specialist will develop relationships with outside landlords and community providers to assist in the identification of affordable housing options for homeless families. Each Housing Specialist will be responsible for a caseload of up to 15 families from both congregate and scattered site settings.
Why Work for SMOC?
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WORKING CONDITIONS
Desk space is provided in a homelike congregate shelter setting. Company van is available with advance scheduling for transportation of residents. As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Housing Specialist will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.
We are equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Part Time
$64k-87k (estimate)
05/19/2023
06/28/2024