What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing & Resource Center Team Member position at Concord Coalition to End Homelessness?
Overview
The Housing & Resource Center Team Member provides direct support to individuals experiencing homelessness & housing instability. These positions work collaboratively with clients to identify needs, access resources, secure and maintain housing, and connect with community services. Team members may work in housing-focused roles, resource center operations, or a combination of both, depending on agency needs.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, self-motivated, and able to maintain professional boundaries while building supportive relationships with clients.
Responsibilities
- Client Support
- Welcome and engage clients in a respectful, trauma-informed manner.
Housing Support
- Assist clients with housing searches, applications, and housing-related documentation.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with landlords, property managers, and housing providers.
- Help coordinate rental assistance and other stabilization resources.
- Provide ongoing support to housed clients, including rental assistance coordination, appointment reminders, budgeting support, landlord communication, and referrals to community providers.
- Support clients in maintaining housing and addressing challenges that may threaten housing stability.
Documentation and Data Management
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete client records and case notes.
- Enter and manage data within agency databases and reporting systems.
- Ensure compliance with agency policies, confidentiality requirements, and funding guidelines.
- Experience with HMIS, Salesforce, or similar database systems is preferred but not required.
Collaboration and Professionalism
- Work collaboratively with coworkers, community partners, landlords, and service providers.
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and agency initiatives.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills and effective communication.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times.
- Utilize a strengths-based, client-centered approach when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Conduct client intakes, assessments, and service planning.
- Assist clients in identifying goals and overcoming barriers to housing and stability.
- Provide information, referrals, and connections to community resources and support services.
- Support clients with access to benefits, healthcare, employment services, transportation, food resources, and other community programs.
- Maintain a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment within the resource center.
- Monitor and support daily operations of client services areas.
Experience Required
- High School Diploma with 2-3 years experience working with vulnerable populations, Associate’s degree.
- Experience in customer service, human services, social services, housing programs, community outreach, or related fields.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate documentation.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
Preferred
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, mental health challenges, or substance use disorders.
- Knowledge of local housing and community resources.
- Experience with HMIS, Salesforce, or other case management databases.
- Familiarity with housing stability and trauma-informed care practices.
Join us in creating a welcoming environment where every individual receives the support they need to achieve stable housing and renewed hope!
Benefits for You
· Medical Insurance – 100% company paid
· Dental Insurance – 100% company paid
· Vision Insurance – 100% company paid
· Employee Assistance Program
· Voluntary 401K with up to 3% match after 1 year employment
· Mileage reimbursement
· Generous PTO
· Professional development assistance
· Tuition discounts at SNHU and UNH Manchester
· Complimentary Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce membership
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Concord, NH (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22