Family Housing Stabilization Specialist

Catholic-Charities-Archdiocese-of-Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) savings plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Catholic Charities is seeking a Stabilization Worker to support families transitioning from shelter to permanent housing in Dorchester and Boston. The role offers 30–40 hours weekly, full-time status, with pay ranging from $23.16 to $31.26 per hour.

Responsibilities include developing stabilization plans, housing referrals, home visits, and coordinating monthly check-ins, while maintaining client confidentiality and collaboration with landlords and schools.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred along with relevant experience; an equivalent combination of education, experience and knowledge will also be considered.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally as needed.
• Attention to detail with excellent written documentation, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in unsupervised settings (community).

Responsibilities

• Provide services in compliance with the agency, programs, funder policies, procedures and regulations.
• Develop and implement a stabilization plan, updating as necessary every 30 days documenting all efforts and meetings on ETO software.
• Develop and maintain relationships with landlords, management companies and public housing staff to help stabilize family on housing and to help keep other housing opportunities accessible to Catholic Charity clients.
• Provide home visits, in-office support, and phone support to all stabilization clients. Ensure monthly check-ins, with in-person visits occurring at least every two months.
• Promote children's wellbeing by maintaining regular communication with their parents and/or school staff, and by seeing the children in person on a consistent basis.
• Work is performed in an office setting and in the community, including home visits.
• Intervene if tenancy is endangered for any reason.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality with employees and residents.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Willingness to travel locally

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Catholic Charities is seeking a Stabilization Worker to support families transitioning from shelter to permanent housing in Dorchester and Boston. The role offers 30–40 hours weekly, full-time status, with pay ranging from $23.16 to $31.26 per hour.

Responsibilities include developing stabilization plans, housing referrals, home visits, and coordinating monthly check-ins, while maintaining client confidentiality and collaboration with landlords and schools.