About The Role

Assess housing needs, barriers, strengths, and eligibility; develop and update individualized housing plans.
Help clients locate, apply for, obtain, and maintain safe, stable housing.
Provide case management, advocacy, referrals, and service coordination to address housing barriers.
Assist with benefits, identification, food assistance, income verification, and other resources needed for housing stability.
Provide life-skills and housing-readiness support, including budgeting, tenancy, self-care, and community resource navigation.
Provide transportation to housing, benefits, health care, and other appointments as needed to support service goals.
Build relationships with landlords, housing providers, social service agencies, and community partners to expand housing opportunities.
Engage clients using person-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based practices.
Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and assigned Code Red/Code Blue coverage in accordance with safety procedures.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation; participate in team meetings, supervision, and training while protecting client rights and privacy.

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other Health & Human Services Field
Relevant experience may be considered in replacement of education
Two years of experience in case management, housing navigation, homelessness services, community outreach, or a related human services setting preferred
Knowledge of housing and community resources
Strong engagement, advocacy, and crisis de-escalation skills
Valid NJ Driver's License with less than 6 points.