Housing & Entitlements Specialist, Community Treatment

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement match

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Housing & Entitlements Specialist, Community Treatment in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on helping members access entitlements, maintain budgets, and develop housing plans supporting appropriate care needs.

You will work on coordinating benefits, housing options, and transportation, reporting to the multidisciplinary treatment teams in a full-time, on-site setting.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and two years of related work experience. A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with 3 points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
• Knowledge and understanding of severe and persistent mental illness.
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assists members in accessing entitlements, initiating applications, gathering records, monitoring status and communicating results.
• Networks with DSS, Social Security, and other agencies to secure entitlements.
• Coordinates medical insurance, food stamps, and Section 8 needs.
• Maintains personalized budgets for members and teaches personal financial management.
• Identifies housing options, screens providers, and maintains licensure data.

Skills

Driver's license

Computer skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

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Housing & Entitlements Specialist, Community Treatment

• Posted on September 3, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Baltimore, MD 21218, USA

• On-site
• Rate: $21.37 USD per hour
• Benefits & Resource Navigation
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: HOUSI012825

Description

Shift: Day shift| Job Location Type: In Person

Chesapeake Connections helpspeople achieve success in their community through the right combination of mental health services and support programs. Our team-based approach to care provides creative solutions forclient’sneeds,providingthe best chance at success in their treatment or recovery.

What to expect.

The Entitlements and Housing Specialist is responsible for assisting members in pursuing entitlements/benefits as well as developing and maintaining personal budgets. This role will also be responsible for developing contacts and resources for safe, affordable housing suitable to the appropriate level of care for individual members.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assists members in accessing entitlements, initiating application, gathering relevant 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 all money issues.
• Develops, updates, and modifies, personalized budgets for members.
• Teaches members personal financial management skills.
• Identify assisted living providers, screen for suitability, maintain proof of current licensures, and maintain an up-to-date list of available facilities including all relevant information (cost, clients served, location, etc).
• Assist with housing inspections.
• Identify and develop relationships with landlords/rental agents and boarding facilities renting or interested in renting to program members.
• Serve as a liaison and resource to the treatment teams/staff regarding all housing issues.
• Support member with acclimating to their new housing arrangement.
• Provide transportation to members in a personal vehicle and/or agency-owned vehicle as assigned.

What we need from you.

• A high school diploma and two years of related work experience. A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with 3 points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
• Knowledge and understanding of severe and persistent mental illness.
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Pay for this position is a flat rate of $21.37/hr.

What you'll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals whoare dedicated to providinghope and healing toindividualsfacinglife’schallenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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