Trauma-Informed Family Housing Stabilization Specialist

YMCA of Greater Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Health, dental, vision benefits

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Boston is seeking a Family Rehousing Specialist to support families in an Emergency Assistance Family Shelter. You will lead housing-focused case management, address barriers to housing, and help families stabilize and transition to permanent housing within program guidelines.

Role emphasizes trauma-informed advocacy, documentation, and collaboration with community resources to promote housing stability, self-sufficiency, and family well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in housing homelessness services, case management, family support services, or related human services.
• Knowledge of EOHLC Emergency Assistance programs, HomeBASE, RAFT, affordable housing resources.
• Experience working with families experiencing homelessness, housing instability, trauma, poverty, or other barriers to self-sufficiency.
• Strong assessment, advocacy, crisis intervention, problem-solving, and case management skills.
• Experience maintaining electronic case records and databases such as HMIS, ETO, or comparable systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify housing barriers, strengths, and immediate service needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Rehousing Plans within required program timelines.
• Monitor family progress toward permanent housing goals and adjust plans to support timely exits from shelter.
• Provide strengths-based, trauma-informed case management focused on long-term housing stability.
• Conduct and document weekly case management meetings with assigned families.
• Assist families in accessing public benefits, healthcare, childcare, workforce development, educational opportunities, and other community resources.
• Coordinate referrals to behavioral health, substance use, legal, employment, and supportive service providers.
• Support school enrollment, transportation coordination, and educational advocacy for children.
• Deliver coaching in financial literacy, budgeting, parenting, household management, and independent living skills.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and family-centered practices to promote engagement and goal achievement.

Skills

Case management

Trauma-informed approach

Advocacy

Crisis intervention

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, or related field

Tools

HMIS

ETO

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Boston is seeking a Family Rehousing Specialist to support families in an Emergency Assistance Family Shelter. You will lead housing-focused case management, address barriers to housing, and help families stabilize and transition to permanent housing within program guidelines.

Role emphasizes trauma-informed advocacy, documentation, and collaboration with community resources to promote housing stability, self-sufficiency, and family well-being.