Bilingual Community Support and Housing Advocate (Spanish) at Transition House

Riverwalker Talent has been retained by Transition House to support this search.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized service and housing stabilization plans and address barriers to housing like issues with past criminal activity and criminal records, loss of essential documents etc.

• Assist participants with housing search, applications, landlord communication, and lease-up activities.

• Advocate with landlords, housing authorities, and service providers to remove barriers to housing.

• Support clients in maintaining housing through tenancy education, mediation, and housing stabilization services.

• Assist with housing recertifications, inspections, and required program documentation.

• Coordinate services with healthcare providers, behavioral health agencies, legal advocates, schools, employment programs, and other community partners.

• Provide accompaniment and support for court, housing, medical and other social services appointments.

• Alongside the Child and Family Services Team, identify family needs and barriers including education, ESL, parenting support, etc.

• Arrange and/or connect with interpretation assistance as needed.

• Maintain confidential and up to date records in a timely manner regarding each program participant in a confidential database.

• Participate in clinical and programmatic supervision, agency and cross-agency meetings.

We recognize strong candidates may not meet every qualification. If you're excited about this role and believe your experience could contribute to our mission, we encourage you to apply.

• • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Knowledge of Massachusetts resources.

  • Experience working with public housing authorities, Continuum of Care programs, or housing subsidy programs.

  • Knowledge of fair housing laws, landlord-tenant issues, and housing stabilization practices.

  This role involves frequent stair climbing and occasionally moving items up to 30 pounds unassisted. 

  If you need a reasonable accommodation to perform any part of this role, or at any point in the hiring process, we want to hear from you. Requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy.

It is our policy to complete a Criminal Offense Record Information (CORI) background check prior to hire. Findings will not automatically disqualify candidates.

• Screening interview with Riverwalker Talent, the search firm managing this hire.

• 1st In-Person Interview with Transition House staff

• 2nd In-Person Interview with Transition House staff

• References before an offer is extended.

We aim to keep the process moving and will let you know where things stand at every stage.

1. Supporting survivors of domestic violence in this role is part crisis support and part housing logistics. What draws you to that combination, and what prepares you for it (life and work experiences)?

2. Tell us about a time you helped someone find or keep housing. What was in the way, what role did you play, and what was the result?

3. What considerations guide your work with survivors of domestic violence? Please speak to what applies to your experience or frameworks: safety planning, housing advocacy, mental health, and systems advocacy.

4. Is there anything else you’d like us to know about you, your background, or interest in this role? 

We believe AI can be a helpful tool in work and learning and are not opposed to its use in general. We use 100% human review of these applications. For this process, we ask that your responses reflect your own thinking, experience, and communication style. Please do not use AI in this application. This role requires strong independent judgment and problem-solving, and we want to understand how you naturally approach real situations.

If you have any accessibility questions or need accommodations, please contact Jessye Kass Karlin (jessye@riverwalkertalent.com).

No phone calls, please.