Housing & Recovery Specialist - Community Support Pro

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Health & Dental Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Credit Union Access

Tuition Remission

Job summary

North Suffolk Community Services Inc in Boston, MA is seeking a Housing Specialist to join our team. This paraprofessional role provides direct care at the site-based and mobile Emergency Respite Program, assisting with housing search, daily living skills, transportation, and money management per the person-centered treatment plan.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with a Bachelor's degree preferred, and at least one year in case management or housing coordination.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: At least 1 year in case management or housing coordination.
• Licenses/certifications: Driver's license; MAP certification and CPR/First Aid within first five months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain housing search expertise for residents, identify barriers and assess housing options.
• Liaise with staff, families, advocates and housing staff/programs.
• Document progress in confidential records using established methods.
• Maintain the unit's housing resource board with current housing information.
• Meet with mobile and site-based clients on admission and assess housing needs; set immediate and longer-term goals and delegate tasks.

Skills

Driver's license

MAP certified

CPR/First aid

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

North Suffolk Community Services Inc in Boston, MA is seeking a Housing Specialist to join our team. This paraprofessional role provides direct care at the site-based and mobile Emergency Respite Program, assisting with housing search, daily living skills, transportation, and money management per the person-centered treatment plan.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with a Bachelor's degree preferred, and at least one year in case management or housing coordination.