Housing Stability & Community Supports Specialist

Ability-Center; Sylvania (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Ability Center in Ohio is seeking a Community Supports Specialist to help people with disabilities access stable housing, healthcare, benefits, and community resources. You will work with the Navigator team to coordinate services and advocate for independence.

Join a mission-driven, inclusive workplace offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. You will build cross-system partnerships across our 13-county service area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work is required; MSW strongly preferred.
• Five years of experience in disability services, housing services, healthcare, or related fields is expected.
• Experience with Medicaid, waiver services, housing programs, and public benefits is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of approximately 20-30 consumers.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop person-centered ILPs addressing housing, healthcare, transportation, employment, benefits.
• Assist consumers in accessing affordable and accessible housing, vouchers, rental assistance, and housing resources.
• Provide ongoing follow-up to promote long-term housing stability and address barriers to housing.
• Assist consumers in understanding and navigating Medicaid, waiver services, public benefits, and community resources.
• Provide guidance to Navigators and staff on complex consumer situations across housing, SDOH, Medicaid, waivers, and resources.
• Build collaborations with housing, healthcare, government, and community partners across The Ability Center's 13-county service area.
• Identify recurring barriers and work with Advocacy to drive service improvements.
• Represent The Ability Center in community meetings, coalitions, forums, and conferences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Multi-tasking

Person-centered approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

MSW preferred

Related human services degree acceptable

Job description

The Ability Center in Ohio is seeking a Community Supports Specialist to help people with disabilities access stable housing, healthcare, benefits, and community resources. You will work with the Navigator team to coordinate services and advocate for independence.

Join a mission-driven, inclusive workplace offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. You will build cross-system partnerships across our 13-county service area.