Housing Coordinator

Plummer Youth Promise; Salem, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer Paid Medical Insurance

100% Employer Paid Dental Insurance

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

401(k)

Company parties

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Plummer Youth Promise in Massachusetts seeks a compassionate Housing Coordinator to help young adults secure stable housing and develop independent living skills. The role combines direct support, advocacy, case coordination, and community networking to promote housing stability and personal growth.

Experience with youth, strong communication, and a valid MA driver's license is preferred; the position offers benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with youth or housing programs preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver's License and acceptable driving history required.
• Ability to transport youth and travel within the community as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support housing searches and secure stable housing opportunities.
• Maintain a caseload of young adults and conduct apartment visits.
• Assist with apartment searches, showings, and communications with landlords and managers.
• Educate on housing applications, budgeting, lease responsibilities, and independent living skills.
• Assist with move-ins/outs, apartment setup, and housing transitions.
• Complete housing safety inspections and maintain documentation.
• Advocate for youth throughout the housing process.
• Build relationships with landlords, housing authorities, voucher programs, and partners.
• Participate in treatment planning, staff meetings, and team collaboration.
• Provide transportation support as needed.
• Participate in rotating emergency on-call coverage.
• Assist with simple home maintenance and minor repairs.

Skills

Communication

Youth Work

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Trauma-Informed Care

Landlord Relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Benefits:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Dental Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Join a Mission-Driven Team Supporting Young Adults

Plummer Youth Promise is seeking a compassionate, organized, and proactive Housing Coordinator to support young adults in securing and maintaining safe, stable housing as they transition toward independence.

The Housing Coordinator plays a critical role in helping young adults navigate the housing search process, build independent living skills, and maintain successful tenancies. This position combines direct support, advocacy, case coordination, and community networking to help young adults achieve long‑term housing stability and personal growth.

If you are passionate about youth development, housing advocacy, and trauma‑informed care, we encourage you to apply.

While not required, we strongly encourage applicants to submit a cover letter outlining their interest in the position and how their experience aligns with the role.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $55,325–$62,550 annually ($26.60–$30.07 per hour), based on qualifications and experience. This is a non‑exempt position and is eligible for overtime pay.

Key Responsibilities

• Support young adults in identifying and securing safe, stable housing opportunities
• Maintain a caseload of young adults and conduct regular apartment visits
• Assist with apartment searches, scheduling showings, and communicating with landlords, property managers, and realtors
• Educate young adults on housing applications, tenant rights, budgeting, lease responsibilities, and independent living skills
• Assist with move‑ins, move‑outs, apartment setup, and housing transitions
• Complete housing safety inspections and maintain housing‑related documentation
• Advocate for young adults throughout the housing process
• Build and maintain relationships with landlords, housing authorities, voucher programs, and community partners
• Participate in treatment planning, staff meetings, supervision, and team collaboration
• Provide transportation support as needed
• Participate in rotating emergency on‑call coverage
• Assist with simple home maintenance tasks and minor apartment repairs as needed to support safe and stable living environments

What We’re Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build authentic, strengths‑based relationships with youth and families
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage ongoing responsibilities
• Sound judgment and professional boundaries
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Initiative, flexibility, and problem‑solving skills
• Commitment to trauma‑informed, youth‑guided, and family‑driven practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience working with youth, young adults, housing programs, or human services preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and acceptable driving history required
• Ability to transport youth and travel within the community as needed