Housing & Resource Specialist

Catholic Charities of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Vacation/sick/holiday pay

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Advancement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Baltimore's Weinberg Housing and Resource Center is seeking a Housing Specialist to coordinate housing placement, leasing, and retention services to help individuals and families obtain permanent housing.

This role supports clients through housing readiness activities, housing search and placement, lease administration, landlord engagement, and compliance, ensuring safe and stable housing opportunities in Baltimore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology.
• Two years of experience in housing services, social services, or related fields.
• Experience with affordable housing or HUD-funded programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates housing services and housing placements for clients, including search, applications, lease negotiations, and retention.
• Develops relationships with landlords, property owners, and community partners to support housing opportunities.
• Assists clients in overcoming barriers to housing stability through advocacy and referrals.
• Maintains accurate client and program records with timely data entry and reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Computer skills (Windows, Outlook, MS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology

Tools

Windows

Outlook

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Teams

OneDrive

Job description

Catholic Charities of Baltimore's Weinberg Housing and Resource Center is seeking a Housing Specialist to coordinate housing placement, leasing, and retention services to help individuals and families obtain permanent housing.

This role supports clients through housing readiness activities, housing search and placement, lease administration, landlord engagement, and compliance, ensuring safe and stable housing opportunities in Baltimore.