Housing First Coordinator - Homeless Services CSP-HI

Eliot Community Human Services•Haverhill, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Eliot's Homeless Services Division is seeking a dedicated Housing First Coordinator to join our Community Support Team which provides housing stabilization support to unsheltered adults who are in transition to housing pre- and post- move in. Eliot is committed to a Housing First Model that prioritizes permanent housing as the initial step in assisting individuals experiencing homelessness. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and resourceful professional who believes in a strengths-based, person-centered approach to case management. You will support individuals by providing coaching, education, and access to community resources that foster long-term housing stability, financial independence, and overall well-being.

Requirements

2 years case management or comparable experience with the homeless population or lived experience with substance use disorder, homelessness, or mental illness

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of area resources and providers is a plus.
Familiarity with the challenges related to homelessness, substance use, mental illness and trauma is a must.
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or social work or related field, preferred

Responsibilities

Working onsite at the office and in the field with flexibility to respond to needs as they arise throughout the day
Engage in client-centered/harm-reduction/Housing First framework.
Forge and maintain positive/ productive working relationships with community members and coalitions
Advocate to ensure that client interactions with support services and interventions are as person centered/strength based/recovery oriented
Collaboratively develop and implement needs assessments and action plans with clients that improve their success in sustainable housing
Address ongoing clinical and/or systemic needs – with attention to potential risk factors
Develop and implement safety response plan as needed