SNO Mass Mobility Program Specialist

RCAP Solutions; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

403(b) plan

Long-term disability

Life Insurance

HSA

Job summary

RCAP Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Housing Mobility Counselor for the SNO Mass program in Worcester County. The role emphasizes motivational counseling, enrollment, and family planning to help low-income families use Housing Choice Vouchers in high-opportunity areas.

The position requires a 4-year degree in social work or related field, with 3+ years in social services. Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred. Travel within Worcester County is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in social services or case management.
• Familiarity with Worcester County area and resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across diverse clients and landlords.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide motivational counseling to participants seeking housing mobility.
• Schedule and conduct initial enrollment per program procedures.
• Develop family plans with objectives, services, milestones and timelines.
• Assess schooling needs and refer families to opportunity areas.
• Assist with credit repair or rental history issues to meet tenant criteria.
• Conduct neighborhood/housing search tours and refer needed services.
• Communicate with landlords to explain program requirements and encourage participation.
• Maintain records of counseling services and assist with training.
• Lead workshops on credit repair, budgeting, and housing search.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Database systems

Job description

Position Summary:

SNO Mass is a housing mobility program that supports low-income families with Housing Choice Vouchers in moving to areas of higher opportunity – neighborhoods that offer strong schools, safe environments, and economic opportunities for residents. SNO Mass is designed to help reduce the barriers families often face in finding housing and moving to higher opportunity areas. SNO Mass services include mobility counseling and housing search support for households, financial assistance with security deposits and realtor fees, higher payment standards and enhanced support for landlords in qualifying areas, and post-move support for participating households.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide motivational counseling to participants who are interested in using their voucher in highopportunity communities.
• Schedule and conduct initial enrollment according to program procedures.
• Develop and support family plans with objectives, services to be provided, milestones for completion of key elements and timetables.
• Assess schooling needs of each child in the family and make attempts to refer families to an area where family needs are best met.
• Provide assistance with efforts of credit repair or rental history problems to assist family with meeting tenant screening requirements.
• Plan and conduct neighborhood/housing search tours for individuals and groups.
• Make appropriate referrals for needed services to help remove barriers to a successful opportunity move. Provide families with detailed information about locational options in opportunity areas.
• Conduct independent housing searches to identify units for participants.
• Communicate with property owners to explain program requirements, conduct landlord briefing, and use other methods to encourage participation in the program.
• Communicate with property owners and participants to help resolve landlord complaints.
• Assist families with needed transitions after their move, including help in locating schools, childcare, employment, social and medical services.
• Communicate and coordinate with staff from multiple departments to achieve program goals.
  Assist in staff training.
• Maintain required records of counseling services provided.
• Develop and lead workshops and trainings on topics such as credit repair and budgeting, landlord/tenant relations, housing search, and home maintenance.
• Lead with RCAP Solutions values: Integrity, Empathy, Empowerment, Passion, Community and a Commitment to a Better Tomorrow.
• Support for the SNO Mass program’s mission and goals. Encourage a positive work environment that is inclusive and supportive of change.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Experience Requirements:

• 3 years’ experience in social services/case management required, with additional experience in real estate, subsidized housing programs, and fair housing preferred.
• Must have familiarity with the Worcester county area (e.g., transportation, school systems, amenities, services).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with clients, landlords, management, and peers. Must be able to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to deal with multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Ability to maintain accuracy while meeting all deadlines; the ideal candidate must be detail-oriented and organized with the ability to prioritize; and attend/participate in meetings presenting a team player approach.
• Must maintain a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, database systems, etc.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

Education Requirements:

• 4-year degree in social work, public policy or other related fields required, Master’s in Social Work or related field strongly preferred.

Certifications or Licensures:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s license and have reliable transportation. Must be willing to travel throughout the Worcester County area to meet with clients and vendors.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Typical work settings include the ability to spend extended hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.
• Move regularly from sitting to standing position as well as frequently bending to file and print documents. Regular walking throughout the facility.
• Ability to work on repetitive tasks and use fine motor skills to handle and control objects.
• Ability to use earpieces or headphones. Speak, listen, and understand others.
• Occasionally lift 15 to 30 lbs.
• Travel occasionally throughout the Worcester County area.

Benefits:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company contribution and match
• Long-term disability insurance coverage
• Free life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Offerings
• 14 paid holidays
• Your birthday is an additional paid holiday (after 1 year of service)
• And more!

Pay:

• $25.00–$27.00 per hour (40 hours per week)

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

FLSA Status:

• Non-Exempt