Housing Stability Advocate - Full-Time

Preble Street; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid Life insurance

Employer-paid STD/LTD

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off

Job summary

Preble Street is seeking a Housing Specialist in Maine to work directly with clients to obtain and maintain stable housing and to guide households through annual certifications. The role includes assessing service needs, resolving landlord-tenant issues, and orienting new households for success.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week), with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00am to 4:30pm, serving residents across several Maine counties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, or a comparable combination of education and relevant experience, is required.
• Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the Preble Street mission, harm reduction, and social and economic justice, including the role of policy advocacy across all programs and positions.
• A strong understanding of mental illness, substance use, and co-occurring disorders, as well as low-barrier services and the related challenges, is required.
• Applicants must also demonstrate an understanding of and positive regard for individuals experiencing homelessness and/or living in poverty.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain stable housing for clients.
• Ensure existing households complete their required annual certification process.
• Assess clients' needs for services and troubleshoot issues between landlords and households.
• Orient new households to the program and set them up for success.

Skills

Harm reduction

Social justice

Mental health awareness

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Preble Street is seeking a Housing Specialist in Maine to work directly with clients to obtain and maintain stable housing and to guide households through annual certifications. The role includes assessing service needs, resolving landlord-tenant issues, and orienting new households for success.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week), with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00am to 4:30pm, serving residents across several Maine counties.