Housing Stabilization Specialist (Full-Time)

Wraparound Maryland • Salisbury, MD

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wraparound Maryland, Inc. is seeking a dedicated, resourceful, and empathetic Housing Stabilization Specialist to provide direct care and non-clinical case management for the Pathways Home program. This community-based initiative serves approximately 25 low-income households and 80 unduplicated individuals annually in Worcester County, specifically targeting individuals, families, and Transition-Aged Youth (TAY, ages 18–30) facing housing instability, system transitions, and economic hardship. The Specialist works directly on the front lines to help participants navigate the transition from homelessness, incarceration, foster care, or institutional settings into stable, long-term housing and self-sufficiency.

Requirements

• Full-Time position
• Must be dedicated, resourceful, and empathetic
• Ability to provide direct care and non-clinical case management
• Experience serving individuals, families, and Transition-Aged Youth (TAY, ages 18–30)
• Experience with housing instability, system transitions, and economic hardship
• Ability to help participants navigate transitions from homelessness, incarceration, foster care, or institutional settings
• Ability to assist in obtaining vital records (birth certificates, state identifications, Social Security documentation)
• Experience facilitating low-barrier drop-in supportive services
• Ability to tailor care approaches to specific populations

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Worcester County, specifically Zip Code 21811

Responsibilities

• Coordinate immediate housing relief by managing and distributing program resources, including rental assistance, security deposits, and utility support to prevent displacement and reduce homelessness.
• Conduct regular check-ins and assessments to help participants identify barriers to stability. Assist in building long-term self-sufficiency goals and navigating complex adult systems.
• Link participants to critical community resources, including behavioral health services, employment opportunities, and local healthcare networks.
• Directly assist participants in removing barriers to employment and housing by helping them obtain vital records, including birth certificates, state identifications, and Social Security documentation.
• Oversee and facilitate low-barrier drop-in supportive services. Provide participants with access to showers, hygiene supplies, and light refreshments to build trust, maintain dignity, and encourage continuous program participation.
• Tailor care approaches to meet the distinct needs of priority populations: Individuals and families experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness; Justice-involved individuals returning to the community post-incarceration; Adults and TAY (ages 18–30) transitioning out of foster care, residential treatment, or behavioral health facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed