Housing Stability Advocate — Family Prevention

Father Bill's & MainSpring; Marshall Corner (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Father Bill’s & MainSpring in Brockton, MA is seeking a Family Prevention Specialist. This full-time hourly role targets preventing homelessness by helping families search for housing, work with landlords, and connect them with community resources.

CPR, AED or First Aid may be required, and a Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years of related experience is preferred. The role emphasizes empathy, professionalism, and strong documentation, with responsibilities spanning referrals, court-related support,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience and/or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• CPR certification is required; AED and First Aid may also be required.
• Experience in housing search, landlord relations, and prevention services.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to strategic prevention referrals and assess housing needs.
• Provide housing search assistance to help families obtain stable housing.
• Assist tenants with court processes and mediation services when needed.
• Update landlords, property managers, and legal representatives on progress.
• Build outreach with landlords and community partners; collaborate with Employment Specialist.
• Help families access community services and make appropriate referrals.
• Transport families to services and apartment searches as appropriate.
• Maintain records, budgets, and documentation in client files.

Skills

Empathy

Professionalism

Communication

Record-keeping

Job knowledge

Attendance

Reliability

Initiative

Adherence to policy

Work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

CPR certification

AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Father Bill’s & MainSpring in Brockton, MA is seeking a Family Prevention Specialist. This full-time hourly role targets preventing homelessness by helping families search for housing, work with landlords, and connect them with community resources.

CPR, AED or First Aid may be required, and a Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years of related experience is preferred. The role emphasizes empathy, professionalism, and strong documentation, with responsibilities spanning referrals, court-related support,