Housing Advocate & Community Health Worker (Hybrid)

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Advocate/Community Health Worker at Mass General Brigham will provide eviction prevention support, housing search assistance, and referrals to patients experiencing housing insecurity. The role involves coordinating applications to housing resources, conducting assessments, and documenting interactions.

You will work hybrid at 800 Huntington Avenue with a 40-hour work week, collaborating with teams to deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered services.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in human services, housing stabilization.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with diverse and historically underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Manage housing referrals and outreach to ensure timely patient support.
• Collect enrollment program documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and care coordination to patients.
• accompany patients to housing court and mediations as needed.
• Assess housing barriers and plan interventions with housing resources.
• Prepare housing applications and gather required documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of community housing resources and programs.
• Document interactions, assessments, and outcomes per requirements.
• Collaborate across programs to support coordinated service delivery.

Skills

Community health worker

Advocacy

Outreach

Spanish

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Housing Advocate/Community Health Worker at Mass General Brigham will provide eviction prevention support, housing search assistance, and referrals to patients experiencing housing insecurity. The role involves coordinating applications to housing resources, conducting assessments, and documenting interactions.

You will work hybrid at 800 Huntington Avenue with a 40-hour work week, collaborating with teams to deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered services.