Housing Specialist

Job Title: Housing Specialist 

Location: Watertown 

Salary: $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly 

Classification: Full-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt. Thirty-five-hour (35.00) week; evenings and weekends are expected for meetings, workshops, and seminars. 

Position Summary: The Housing Specialist works directly with individuals and families facing housing instability, assisting them in finding and securing appropriate affordable housing by conducting needs assessments, identifying available options, navigating application processes, advocating for clients, and connecting them with necessary support services to maintain stable housing 

Apply: recruitment@acrhealth.org 

Qualifications: 

· Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) preferred, or a minimum of three years’ experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, or in the fields of HIV/AIDS, behavioral health, substance use, or other chronic illnesses. 

· Experience with and knowledge of housing services and working with individuals at risk of homelessness is preferred. 

· Strong understanding of community-based work and the value of collaborating and coordinating with partner organizations. 

· Demonstrated effective communication and documentation skills, along with cultural and linguistic competence. 

· Commitment to supporting the mission and vision of ACR Health. 

· This role involves frequent travel for meetings and client visits; therefore, access to reliable transportation is required. A valid driver’s license is preferred, or the ability to meet the travel demands of the position. 



Responsibilities: 

· Incorporate best practices regarding confidentiality into all job duties and communications in accordance with Article 27-F, ACR Health’s policies and procedures and other applicable regulations. Protect agency data in accordance with confidentiality procedures and protocols. Observe and abide by the HIV Confidentiality Law. 

· Complete and regularly update all Housing Risk Assessments. 

· Initiate and complete the process to secure decent, affordable permanent housing. 

· Assist with completing paperwork associated with securing recertification for housing related benefits, income maintenance, and essential housing needs. 

· Assist clients to secure services that maximize their tenure in housing; increase their ability to maintain their household and finances, independently perform activities of daily living, uphold 

the terms of their lease; prevent lease violations; intervene and mitigate crisis situations; maximize tenant safety and security; and prevent avoidable evictions 

· Communicate, engage, advocate on behalf of tenants and mediate conflicts with landlords. 

· Maintain an ongoing awareness of clients’ medical/social conditions through monthly home visits, regular communication with the client and engaged service providers, and through quarterly reassessments. 

· Develop individual service plans in conjunction with the client, the Care Manager, when one is assigned, and other related service providers. 

· Conduct multidisciplinary case conferences and coordinate services and referrals with services and clinical providers that facilitate a client’s engagement and retention in care. 

· Maintain complete and accurate statistical information; prepare all required monthly and program reports as assigned; ensure thorough, up to date and complete client records. 

· Complete/submit all required documentation within designated time frames. 

· Participate in agency case conferences as scheduled. 

· Re-evaluate care plan/conduct case conferences on a regular basis to ensure continuity of services. 

· Provide crisis intervention when appropriate. 

· Maintain working knowledge of Medicaid Redesign Team program regulations, policies, and procedures. 

· Attend all required and recommended staff training and in-services. 

· Perform other duties as assigned by Housing Coordinator, the Chief Program Officer, or Chief Executive Officer.