Housing Specialist

Center for Human Development (CHD); Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking a Housing Specialist for its Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) in Springfield, MA. This on-site role supports individuals living independently in the community through outreach, assessment, and coordinated housing strategies.

Responsibilities include developing housing plans, engaging participants, educating tenants, and coordinating with clinicians, nurses, and other specialists to secure stable, long-term housing and economic stability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field preferred.
• MAP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop client treatment plans with input from ACCS team.
• Initiate contact with participants and collect housing history.
• Develop focused strategies for self-sufficiency and permanent housing.
• Assist participants in finding appropriate housing.
• Provide tenant education on rental and landlord responsibilities.
• Maintain open communication with landlords to support long-term housing placements.

Skills

Bi-Lingual

MAP Certified

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

Job description

Position

Housing Specialist – Direct Service, Full-Time, On-site, Adult Mental Health – Springfield

Requisition Number: HOUSI006353

Location

Springfield, MA 01109, USA

About the Role

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking a Housing Specialist for our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS), located in Springfield, MA. ACCS is funded through the Department of Mental Health and is a multidisciplinary outreach approach for persons served in need of psychiatric and other services living independently in the community. This involves active engagement including assertive outreach, consistent assessment and treatment planning, skill building, symptom management, addiction treatment, and behavioral and physical health monitoring and support. ACCS teams include licensed clinicians, RNs, housing specialists, substance use specialists, direct care staff, and peer/family specialists. The Team works collaboratively to provide person-centered, evidence-based services in support of Persons' treatment goals.

Job Functions

• Helps develop client treatment plans
• Initiate contact with participants and engages participants in gathering housing history
• Works in developing a focused strategy for each person or family as it relates to self-sufficiency, permanent housing, and strengthening economic stability
• Assists participants in finding appropriate housing
• Provides tenant education regarding rental and landlord responsibilities
• Provides constant open communication with landlords, building trusting relationships to ensure longevity in permanent housing placements

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Psychology, Social Work, etc.) preferred
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a mental health-related treatment program
• MAP Certified preferred
• Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle for work purposes
• Bi-Lingual applicants encouraged to apply

Benefits

Pay rate is $21/hr.

• Dental, Health and Life insurance.
• Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

About the Company

At Center for Human Development (CHD) Care Finds A Way: The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.