Housing Specialist

Father Bill’s & MainSpring is committed to ending and preventing homelessness in Southern Massachusetts with programs that provide emergency and permanent housing and help people obtain skills, jobs, housing, and services. We help people who are struggling with homelessness or are at risk of homelessness to achieve self-sufficiency.

Father Bill’s & MainSpring is a growing and dynamic social service agency with particular expertise in emergency and permanent housing, job training and placement, and prevention services for individuals and families in need. Over the next five years, our strategic focus includes an increase in affordable, permanent supportive housing, a more efficient model of care for families experiencing homelessness, commitment to an enhanced delivery model to reduce the need for shelter, and improved community relations in order to achieve these goals. Our staff are thoughtful and caring individuals who share our passion for these ideals and creative approaches to helping people improve their lives.

entry and reporting.

• →Knowledge of federal, state, and local housing laws and regulations including tenant and landlord rights.
• →Solid understanding of available housing programs including Rapid Re-Housing assistance and/or other subsidized housing programs.
• →Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• →Ability to be a strong self-starter with a creative mindset towards locating and securing housing opportunities for participants often within a short window of identified time.
• →Maintain an updated list of landlord contacts in centralized database and share resources and housing leads with other housing specialists.
• →Advocate on behalf of program participants in order to help them move forward out of homelessness.
• →Complete thorough assessments in order to identify strengths, needs, barriers, and goals.
• →Participate in the creation and/or implementation of program service plans.
• →Coordinate and collaborate with department and community providers in support of program participants.
• →Create and accept internal and external referrals for resources and services and maintain communication with providers.
• →Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings as required.
• →Provide support to deescalate and facilitate crisis intervention.
• →Demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality pertaining to case records and information.

• →Travel: Local travel may be required. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

o Must be able to verbally convey detailed information or important instructions or ideas accurately or quickly. Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. Average visual acuity is necessary.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties as assigned may be part of the job.

Father Bill’s & MainSpring is an equal opportunity employer.