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The Employment & Housing Specialist plays a critical role in supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness by providing employment readiness, job placement assistance, and housing stabilization services. This position works closely with program participants to remove barriers to self-sufficiency through coordinated workforce development, housing navigation, and supportive services. The Specialist partners with community agencies, employers, and landlords to ensure successful employment outcomes and long-term housing stability.
Job Responsibility:
Conduct comprehensive employment assessments to identify skills, interests, and barriers to employment
Develop individualized employment plans aligned with participants’ goals
Provide job readiness coaching, including resume development, interview preparation, and workplace skills
Assist participants with job search activities, applications, and follow-up
Build and maintain relationships with local employers, workforce agencies, and training providers
Track employment outcomes and provide job retention support
Assist participants with housing navigation, including housing search, applications, and landlord communication
Support participants in obtaining documentation required for housing (ID, income verification, etc.)
Coordinate move-in assistance and connect clients to rental assistance and supportive services
Provide housing stabilization support to prevent eviction and promote long-term housing success
Educate participants on tenant rights, lease compliance, and budgeting
Maintain regular contact with participants and provide ongoing case management
Coordinate referrals to internal and external resources such as mental health, substance use, benefits enrollment, and financial literacy services
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in HMIS and other required data systems
Participate in case conferencing, team meetings, and program planning
Ensure services are trauma-informed, client-centered, and culturally responsive
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 1–2 years of experience in employment services, housing programs, case management, or homelessness services
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance