Housing Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Iselin (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Housing Specialist to provide comprehensive case management to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness. This role involves client interaction, housing plan development, and resource connection to support housing stability and improve health outcomes.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or be a High School graduate with 3 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication skills and proficient computer abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or relevant area of study.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the housing field.
• Experience accessing social service resources in New Jersey.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and housing assistance to individuals and families.
• Conduct needs assessments and develop housing plans.
• Process rental assistance applications.

Skills

Proficient in computer data entry

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with social service resources

Time management skills

Bilingual/Multilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field

High School diploma or GED with 3 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Housing Specialist provides comprehensive case management and housing assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability. This role combines direct client interaction, needs assessment, housing plan development, and rental assistance application processing to empower clients to achieve and maintain stable housing. This position is a key part of our Housing Stability Program. The goal is to help clients in achieving and maintaining both housing stability and improved health outcomes through targeted support, resource connection, and skill development.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or other relevant area of study or High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs with 3 years of experience
• Minimum of 2 or more years of experience in the housing field.
• Experience with accessing social service resources available for New Jersey.
• Must be proficient in computer data entry.
• Reliable transportation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Prior experience as an outreach worker (or related title).
• Excellent time management skills.
• Bilingual/Multilingual.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Valid Driver's License from a USA state.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!