Housing & Entitlements Advocate – Community Impact

Sheppard Pratt; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a position that assists members with entitlements, housing coordination, and financial management within a team-based care approach. Responsibilities include budgeting, insurance coordination, and housing-related support to promote treatment success.

The role requires a high school diploma with two years of related experience and a preferred bachelor’s degree in social work or related field. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are also required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus two years related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assists members in accessing entitlements, initiating applications, gathering records, monitoring status, and communicating results to members and team.
• Networks with institutional representatives at DSS, Social Security, etc. to secure entitlements.
• Coordinates medical insurance, food stamps, and Section 8 needs.
• Meets with members and staff to resolve money issues.
• Develops, updates, and modifies personalized budgets for members.
• Teaches members personal financial management skills.
• Identifies assisted living providers, screens for suitability, maintains licensures, and updates facility lists with cost, clients served, location, etc.
• Assists with housing inspections.
• Develops relationships with landlords/rental agents and boarding facilities.
• Serves as liaison to treatment teams regarding housing issues.
• Supports members acclimating to new housing arrangements.
• Provides transportation to members in personal or agency vehicles.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a position that assists members with entitlements, housing coordination, and financial management within a team-based care approach. Responsibilities include budgeting, insurance coordination, and housing-related support to promote treatment success.

The role requires a high school diploma with two years of related experience and a preferred bachelor’s degree in social work or related field. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are also required.