Housing Stability Advocate

Catholic Charities Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) savings plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Catholic Charities Boston is seeking a Stabilization Worker to support families transitioning from shelter to permanent housing. You will provide ongoing assistance for up to 24 months, build community links, and make referrals to services to ensure housing stability.

Responsibilities include developing stabilization plans, documenting progress, and conducting home visits and meetings to monitor progress and prevent homelessness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills for community work and referrals.
• Valid driver's license; willingness to travel locally.
• Attention to detail with good written documentation and organization.
• Ability to work in unsupervised community settings.
• Bi-lingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in compliance with agency, programs, funder policies and regulations.
• Develop and implement a stabilization plan, updating every 30 days and documenting efforts on ETO.
• Build and maintain relationships with landlords, management companies and public housing staff.
• Provide home visits, in-office support, and phone support to all stabilization clients.
• Ensure monthly check-ins with in-person visits at least every two months.
• Promote children's wellbeing by communicating with parents and school staff and seeing children in person.
• Work in office and in the community, including home visits.
• Intervene if tenancy is endangered.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Travel locally

Attention to detail

Written communication

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Catholic Charities Boston is seeking a Stabilization Worker to support families transitioning from shelter to permanent housing. You will provide ongoing assistance for up to 24 months, build community links, and make referrals to services to ensure housing stability.

Responsibilities include developing stabilization plans, documenting progress, and conducting home visits and meetings to monitor progress and prevent homelessness.