Housing First Navigator & Stabilization Specialist

Pine Street Inn Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Pine Street Inn in Boston seeks a Housing Placement and Stabilization Specialist to navigate unsheltered guests into permanent housing using a Housing First approach. You will collect documents, enroll clients in benefits, accompany them to showings and lease signings, and coordinate referrals to community services.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Outreach Specialists and Clinicians, with stabilization services after housing placement and potential emergency street outreach during severe

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a human services related field or equivalent experience.
• Valid driving license in good standing.
• High School Diploma with three years of equivalent social service experience.
• Undergraduate degree, certification, training in counseling or case management (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide housing navigation support to unsheltered homeless guests.
• Collaborate with Outreach Specialists and Clinicians.
• Organize document collection and enroll clients in mainstream benefits.
• Accompany guests to housing unit showings and lease signings.
• Provide referrals to community-based services and stabilization after housing.
• Assist with office and community-based stabilization as outlined by funders.

Skills

Strong written communication

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Office documentation

Education

Associate's degree in human services

High School Diploma + 3 years equivalent experience

Undergraduate degree or counseling training (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Clarity HMIS

Job description

Pine Street Inn in Boston seeks a Housing Placement and Stabilization Specialist to navigate unsheltered guests into permanent housing using a Housing First approach. You will collect documents, enroll clients in benefits, accompany them to showings and lease signings, and coordinate referrals to community services.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Outreach Specialists and Clinicians, with stabilization services after housing placement and potential emergency street outreach during severe