Housing Resource Specialist

Acenda Health; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay: $19.23/hour

Sign-on bonus: $750

Bilingual premium: +$1.50/hour for SP

Schedule: Days

Job summary

Acenda Integrated Health is seeking a Housing Resource Specialist to advocate for clients and coordinate housing stability efforts. You will serve as primary contact for clients, families, landlords, and partners, supporting service plan goals and ensuring compliance with program requirements.

You will assist with housing searches, Section 8 applications, and recertifications, while maintaining documentation and collaborating with providers for long-term housing success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required or preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong analytical and planning skills; ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment under all circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for clients, families and community resources.
• Advocate for clients and coordinate with care teams to support service plans.
• Liaise between clients, landlords and DCA to ensure good tenancy.
• Assist clients with housing searches and Section 8 applications/recertifications.
• Monitor progress, document accurately, and adjust plans as needed.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Tenant liaison

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an

Housing Resource Specialist - Non-Exempt

Job Title: Housing Resource Specialist

About Acenda Integrated Health

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Job Overview

As a Housing Resource Specialist, I serve as the primary contact, advocate, and liaison for clients, families, landlords, and community partners to support housing stability and service plan goals. I assist clients with housing searches, Section 8 applications and recertifications, and work to maintain positive landlord relationships while ensuring compliance with program requirements. Additionally, I facilitate referrals, monitor client progress, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with community providers to promote long-term housing success and quality service delivery.

Program Info

Keeping Families Together provides both short and long-term supportive housing for high risk families who have a current or ongoing history of homelessness, with children at risk of removal or soon to be reunified. The program provides housing resource specialty, case management, therapy and support groups to families who receive either a program-based or rental assistant voucher.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the contact point, advocate and informational resource for clients, care team,
• family/caregivers and community resources regarding client's service plan
• Liaison between clients, landlords, and DCA to ensure family maintains good tenancy
• Facilitate housing searches for new enrollments and relocations as needed
• Assist with completion of section 8 voucher applications and re-certifications
• Partner with clients to monitor adherence to their service plan, evaluate effectiveness, monitor progress in a timely manner and facilitate changes as required.
• Facilitate client linkages, referrals and access to appropriate treatment, community supports and medical or specialty providers according to the service plan
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external community providers and supports.
• Completes and submits accurate reports and chart documentation in a complete and timely manner according to program guidelines and established procedures.
• Ensures quality and accuracy of written and verbal communications.
• Support the Quality/Compliance/Risk function as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s level practitioner with at least 2 years of experience in social service-related or housing related field preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
• Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.

Additional Information

• Base Pay: $19.23/hourly
• Sign-on Bonus: $750
• Bilingual Rate: An additional $1.50/hourly rate added to the base pay if Spanish proficient
• Schedule: Days

What we provide

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
• Mission-driven core
• Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp
• Generous time-off
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Year-end bonuses

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Department/Program

Keeping Families Together - Cumberland (KFTC)