Remote Housing Access Specialist

State of North Carolina; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Human Services Planner/Evaluator I (S) to support housing initiatives and expand access to supportive housing for individuals with disabilities. This field-based role collaborates with MFP transition teams, housing providers, hospitals, and managed care organizations to place eligible individuals in affordable housing.

Responsibilities include matching housing resources to needs, maintaining waitlists, and providing

Qualifications

• Experience with housing and homeless programs and coordinating supportive services to achieve housing stability.
• Experience applying affordable housing policies and fair housing requirements.
• Ability to interpret federal and state rules related to low‑income housing finance and supportive housing initiatives.
• Analyzing housing, referral, and program data to support decision‑making and tracking resources.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and coordination across agencies, property managers and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Review housing referrals for affordable and accessible housing resources.
• Match housing units, subsidies, and resources to individuals based on needs and eligibility.
• Maintain waitlists and ensure accurate tracking for timely placements.
• Update unit vacancies and contacts in program tracking systems.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on housing resources and fair housing requirements.
• Coordinate with referral agencies and property managers to facilitate placements and address concerns.
• Assist with conflict resolution for housing applicants and tenants.
• Participate in housing team meetings and program improvement initiatives.
• Develop and support training for property managers and partners.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance to strengthen community housing opportunities.

Skills

Housing programs

Fair housing

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Policy interpretation

Education

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

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Human Services Planner/Evaluator I (S) to support housing initiatives and expand access to supportive housing for individuals with disabilities. This field-based role collaborates with MFP transition teams, housing providers, hospitals, and managed care organizations to place eligible individuals in affordable housing.

Responsibilities include matching housing resources to needs, maintaining waitlists, and providing