Job Opening
Housing Search Advocate

Dynamic, innovative non-profit agency seeks experienced people for a Housing Search Advocate position in our Boston office.
The position assists women who are experiencing homelessness or precarious housing situations with one of our partner agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct, intensive housing search support to program participants through a strategic housing search plan
• Conduct housing search workshops, information sessions, and clinics
• Maintain communication with case managers, housing providers, and partners
• Provide information referral services to guest
• Maintain detailed files and perform accurate data entry

Skills:

• Minimum 1 to 3 years’ experience in housing search or related field (mental health services and counseling, case management, advocacy, community organizing, education, and/or property management)

• Dedication to ending homelessness
• Passion for advocacy, outreach, and effective social service delivery
• Ability to complete housing applications, read and interpret notices, and perform other verbal and written tasks on behalf of clients
• Ability to perform basic calculations and use computers to write letters and perform data entry
• Ability to facilitate groups and conduct presentations
• Organization, time management, and accountability
• Knowledge of subsidized and private housing resources and regulations preferred
• Experience with homeless adults and/or mental health conditions preferred
• Bilingual skills in Spanish or Haitian Creole a plus

Requirement: Full Vaccination Required

HomeStart offers: Salary 40,000-42,000 bilingual; plus generous benefits package, a dynamic staff, flexibility, and a supportive work environment. HomeStart is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Persons of color and formerly homeless persons encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
For this position you must be fully vaccinated with bi-weekly testing. Mask must be wore at all times.

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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