Housing Stability Outreach Specialist

SupportWorks Housing; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Disability & life insurance

EAP program

403(b) retirement with company match

PTO & holidays

Job summary

SupportWorks Housing in Virginia is seeking a Housing Outreach Specialist to engage individuals and families experiencing homelessness, using trauma-informed, person-centered practices to connect them with housing resources and benefits.

You'll work with an Outreach Coordinator, coordinate with CoC partners and landlords, and help promote housing stability while addressing immediate needs and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field and 1+ year of experience providing services to individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health conditions or disabilities; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with homelessness response systems, coordinated entry, and housing programs
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and recovery-oriented practices
• Knowledge of community resources, benefits systems, and mainstream service networks
• Experience with HMIS or other electronic documentation systems, plus solid computer and mobile technology skills
• Valid VA Driver's license and reliable transportation, and ability to safely conduct field-based outreach in varying environments and weather conditions
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide housing-focused outreach and engagement services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, working with the Housing Outreach Coordinator and team
• Use trauma-informed, person-centered and strengths-based practices to build trusting relationships, identify needs, support safety and stabilization, and connect to housing resources
• Collaborate with CoC partners, coordinated entry systems, healthcare providers, landlords and community organizations to promote housing stability and improve outcomes

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Motivational interviewing

Recovery-oriented practices

Community resources

HMIS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Tools

HMIS system

Mobile technology

Job description

SupportWorks Housing in Virginia is seeking a Housing Outreach Specialist to engage individuals and families experiencing homelessness, using trauma-informed, person-centered practices to connect them with housing resources and benefits.

You'll work with an Outreach Coordinator, coordinate with CoC partners and landlords, and help promote housing stability while addressing immediate needs and safety.