Housing Stability Advocate

Father-Bill; Marshall Corner (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Father Bill’s & MainSpring is seeking a Family Prevention Specialist in Brockton, MA. This full-time role focuses on housing search and preventing homelessness by building strong relationships with landlords and community partners, and supporting families to obtain stable housing.

The position requires 3-5 years of experience and/or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, CPR certification, and potential AED/First Aid requirements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience and/or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• CPR certification required and provided by FBMS.
• AED and First Aid may also be required and will be provided by FBMS.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to Strategic Prevention referrals from the Prevention Coordinator.
• Complete an assessment of family’s housing needs and providing housing search assistance to help them obtain stable housing.
• Provide tenant, landlord/property manager, and legal representatives with updates regarding progress, and all identified ongoing concerns as appropriate.
• Provide outreach and assessment in the community as deemed necessary by supervisor or other administrator within the organization.
• Networking and maintaining relationships with local landlords and community partners.
• Collaborate with the Employment Specialist to ensure referral for employment needs.
• Assist families to identify community services, make appropriate referrals, and follow up with families on results.
• Accompany and transport families to community services and apartment searches as appropriate.
• Responsible for other transportation needs as assigned.
• Create, implement and encourage families to follow a reasonable budget to meet their needs.
• Maintain written progress reports and supporting documentation, including, but not limited to ETO.
• Provide families with appropriate information to further assist in alternative housing needs.
• Educate families on how and where to access appropriate community resources, (i.e., fuel assistance, food banks, thrift stores, donation centers, etc.)
• Maintain and increase positive, team-oriented working relationships with local landlords, supportive service agencies, and state and non-profit agencies.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting on outcomes of prevention services.
• Complete and maintain all necessary documentation in client’s records. This includes, but is not limited to ETO, any additional reports requested.
• Empathy: An understanding and empathy for those dealing with homelessness and related issues.
• Professionalism: Maintains the highest level of professionalism in the delivery of services, building of relationships, collaboration with co-workers, and representation of Father Bill’s & MainSpring within the organization and the community.

Skills

Housing search

Landlord outreach

Case management

Empathy

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

3-5 years experience

Job description

Father Bill’s & MainSpring is seeking a Family Prevention Specialist in Brockton, MA. This full-time role focuses on housing search and preventing homelessness by building strong relationships with landlords and community partners, and supporting families to obtain stable housing.

The position requires 3-5 years of experience and/or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, CPR certification, and potential AED/First Aid requirements.