The Housing Specialist is a specialty case management position, in addition to the roles and responsibilities of a case manager, the Housing Specialist is responsible for developing a deep understanding of community resources as it relates to securing housing for individuals served in the program. The Housing Specialist will work in the community to establish relationships with the appropriate level of intervention for the members served. This includes but is not limited to shelters, recovery homes, housing service providers, and landlords. The Housing Specialist will be responsible for cultivating friendly relationships with landlords throughout the area of service. This includes identifying new landlords and explaining the program to them, being responsive to the needs of existing landlords to ensure they desire to continue to work with the program, and protecting the privacy and rights of the individual served throughout the process. The Housing Specialist works within a multidisciplinary team and provides cross training around housing options on an ongoing basis.