Housing Specialist - ACCS

Eliot Community Human Services; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 44,422 - 54,293; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Retirement Savings

Wellness & Family Support

Financial Security

Professional Growth

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services seeks an experienced Housing Specialist to join its Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) team. The role focuses on building partnerships with landlords, housing authorities, and DMH to secure stable housing for adults with serious mental illness.

The ideal candidate will guide clients through complex housing processes with empathy, manage subsidies, and educate staff about entitlements. Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm; salary $49,358 USD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field.
• Experience working in a residential setting with adults experiencing severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with landlords, housing authorities, housing advocates, and DMH to support individuals in securing housing.
• Educate agency staff on housing subsidies, entitlements, and available housing opportunities.
• Track and manage all housing subsidies, including public and contract-based rental assistance.
• Assist teams and individuals in obtaining state and federal housing subsidies and navigating the application process.
• Support housing searches and ensure services are culturally and linguistically appropriate to meet individual needs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking an experienced Housing Specialist to join one of our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) teams. Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) provides clinically focused evidence-based interventions to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services are person‑centered and delivered by a multidisciplinary team of professionals in residential or community settings.

The ideal candidate will build and maintain effective partnerships with local landlords, housing authorities, housing advocates, and the Department of Mental Health (DMH) to support individuals in securing stable housing. This role requires a deep understanding of housing resources and the ability to guide individuals through complex housing processes with empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with landlords, housing authorities, housing advocates, and DMH to support individuals in securing housing
• Educate agency staff on housing subsidies, entitlements, and available housing opportunities
• Track and manage all housing subsidies, including public and contract‑based rental assistance
• Assist teams and individuals in obtaining state and federal housing subsidies and navigating the application process
• Support housing searches and ensure services are culturally and linguistically appropriate to meet individual needs

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field
• Experience working in a residential setting with adults experiencing severe mental illness

Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8am‑4pm

Salary: $49,358 – $49,358 USD