Housing Stability Specialist: Pathways to Self-Sufficiency

Wraparoundmd; Berlin (MD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wraparound Maryland, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Housing Stabilization Specialist to provide direct care and non-clinical case management for the Pathways Home program in Worcester County, MD.

You will support low-income households and Transition-Aged Youth facing housing instability through immediate relief, resource linkage, and goal planning. The role emphasizes client-centered care, coordination with community resources, and barrier removal to help participants transition from homelessness

Responsibilities

• Housing & Financial Stabilization: Coordinate immediate housing relief by managing and distributing program resources, including rental assistance, security deposits, and utility support to prevent displacement and reduce homelessness.
• Non-Clinical Case Management: Conduct regular check-ins and assessments to help participants identify barriers to stability. Assist in building long-term self-sufficiency goals and navigating complex adult systems.
• Care Coordination & Resource Navigation: Link participants to critical community resources, including behavioral health services, employment opportunities, and local healthcare networks.
• Document Acquisition Support: Directly assist participants in removing barriers to employment and housing by helping them obtain vital records, including birth certificates, state identifications, and Social Security documentation.
• Drop-In Services Engagement: Oversee and facilitate low-barrier drop-in supportive services. Provide participants with access to showers, hygiene supplies, and light refreshments to build trust, maintain dignity, and encourage continuous program participation.
• Population-Specific Support: Tailor care approaches to meet the distinct needs of priority populations: Individuals and families experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness; Justice-involved individuals returning to the community post-incarceration; Adults and TAY (ages 18-30) transitioning out of foster care, residential treatment, or behavioral health facilities.

Job description

Wraparound Maryland, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Housing Stabilization Specialist to provide direct care and non-clinical case management for the Pathways Home program in Worcester County, MD.

You will support low-income households and Transition-Aged Youth facing housing instability through immediate relief, resource linkage, and goal planning. The role emphasizes client-centered care, coordination with community resources, and barrier removal to help participants transition from homelessness