Housing Support Specialist: Community Wellness & Retention

The People Concern; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)

TELUS Health

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismem

Job summary

The People Concern is seeking a Support Specialist for the 1603-Housing Retention program, based on 6th St Place in Los Angeles. This onsite role supports residents with housing stability, ADLs, and group wellness while coordinating with LVN and Case Managers to reach individualized goals.

You will help maintain a safe, trauma-informed environment, lead life skills groups, and participate in site operations with property management. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience providing services to individuals that have a history of homelessness, mental illness, or are dually-diagnosed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues faced by a culturally diverse population.
• Proficiency In Word, Excel and Outlook required.
• Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Support orientation to permanent housing for new clients.
• Oversee housekeeping and hygiene guidelines in a trauma-informed manner.
• Work with LVN to support medical intervention plans.
• Collaborate with Case Managers to ensure appropriate and proactive client care.
• Work in collaboration with other Project-based Housing staff to maintain smooth operation of the housing site.
• Order office and program supplies, when needed.
• Facilitate client groups to assist with life skills development.
• Develop effective, trusting relationships with clients using a client-centered approach that includes motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care.
• Proactively create an inclusive and engaging environment to support clients' permanent housing retention and psycho-social rehabilitation.
• Work with on site TPC leadership and supervisory staff to develop an effective working relationship with property management.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The People Concern is seeking a Support Specialist for the 1603-Housing Retention program, based on 6th St Place in Los Angeles. This onsite role supports residents with housing stability, ADLs, and group wellness while coordinating with LVN and Case Managers to reach individualized goals.

You will help maintain a safe, trauma-informed environment, lead life skills groups, and participate in site operations with property management. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.