Remote Housing Access & Referrals Specialist

Health & Human Services; United States; Remote; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work option

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Housing Assessor to expand access to supportive housing for individuals with disabilities and to coordinate housing referrals and resources across the state.

You will work with Money Follows the Person (MFP) Transition Teams, landlords, and service providers, providing technical guidance, managing waitlists, and ensuring fair housing and accessibility compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience applying affordable housing policies and fair housing requirements.
• Ability to analyze housing, referral, and program data for decisions.

Responsibilities

• Review and process housing referrals for affordable and accessible housing resources.
• Match housing units and subsidies with individuals based on needs and eligibility.
• Maintain waitlists and track housing resources and placements.
• Provide guidance on housing resources and fair housing requirements to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with referral agencies and property managers to facilitate placements.

Skills

Housing programs experience

Affordable housing policies

Fair housing knowledge

Data analysis for housing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in public service administration, psychology, sociology, or social work

Bachelor's degree plus two years related experience in human services

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Housing Assessor to expand access to supportive housing for individuals with disabilities and to coordinate housing referrals and resources across the state.

You will work with Money Follows the Person (MFP) Transition Teams, landlords, and service providers, providing technical guidance, managing waitlists, and ensuring fair housing and accessibility compliance.