Housing Stability Advocate — Hybrid (Boston)

Activate Care; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Activate Care in the Boston area seeks a Housing Stabilization Specialist to advocate for families, conduct monthly outreach to clients and landlords, and support tenancy preservation as families transition into permanent housing across Massachusetts. The role requires on-site presence at the housing hub and assigned shelter location, with travel to client sites.

Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills, English fluency, a High School diploma (Bachelor's preferred), and experience in

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience in shelters or housing navigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct housing stabilization activities to preserve tenancy for families after transition to permanent housing.
• Perform monthly outreach to families and to landlords.
• Assist with medical care connections and school progress for families.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

Lookup functions

Microsoft Office

Job description

Activate Care in the Boston area seeks a Housing Stabilization Specialist to advocate for families, conduct monthly outreach to clients and landlords, and support tenancy preservation as families transition into permanent housing across Massachusetts. The role requires on-site presence at the housing hub and assigned shelter location, with travel to client sites.

Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills, English fluency, a High School diploma (Bachelor's preferred), and experience in