Housing Stability Navigator

Greater Nashua Mental Health Center; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Agency Mаt

Employee Assistance Plan

Generous Earned Time Off

Paid Extended Sick Time

10 Paid Holidays + your birthday

Bereavement Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Greater Nashua Mental Health Center is seeking a Housing Specialist to help adults with serious mental illness secure and maintain safe, affordable housing. You will work with clinical teams, landlords, and community partners to navigate housing resources and support independence.

This full-time role emphasizes outreach, housing assessments, subsidy applications, and tenancy support, with a focus on preventing homelessness and promoting stability through coordinated services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field required.
• 1–2 years of experience in human services, housing, or case management.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct housing assessments and assist clients in identifying appropriate housing options.
• Coordinate and facilitate housing opportunities through outreach and development activities.
• Assist clients with completing housing and subsidy applications and gathering required documentation.
• Provide outreach to landlords and property managers to expand housing opportunities.
• Schedule and support clients with apartment viewings and housing interviews.
• Assist clients in securing and maintaining affordable housing.
• Conduct apartment inspections to ensure housing meets required standards.
• Support clients in meeting lease obligations, including rent payments and maintaining their unit.
• Provide guidance on household management, budgeting, and tenancy responsibilities.
• Mediate landlord-tenant concerns and provide ongoing support to maintain housing stability.
• Facilitate annual recertifications and monitor eligibility for housing subsidies.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, community agencies, and supports to prevent homelessness.
• Maintain accurate documentation of housing services, applications, and subsidy payments.
• Connect clients to additional resources and services as needed.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Advocacy skills

Team collaboration

Organizational multitasking

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Greater Nashua Mental Health Center is seeking a Housing Specialist to help adults with serious mental illness secure and maintain safe, affordable housing. You will work with clinical teams, landlords, and community partners to navigate housing resources and support independence.

This full-time role emphasizes outreach, housing assessments, subsidy applications, and tenancy support, with a focus on preventing homelessness and promoting stability through coordinated services.