Eliotcommunityhumanservices
Housing First Coordinator - Homeless Services, Master Lease (Part-time)
Boston. Posted a month ago
The role
The Housing First Coordinator provides person-centered, strengths-based case management to unsheltered adults. You will provide coaching, education, tools, and access to community resources to help individuals maintain long-term housing, financial independence, and emotional well-being.
What you will do
- 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
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or social work or related field
- 2 years case management or comparable experience with the homeless population or lived experience with substance use disorder, homelessness, or mental illness
- Familiarity with the challenges related to homelessness, substance use, mental illness and trauma is a must
Nice to have
- master's preferred
- Working knowledge of area resources and providers is a plus
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
- Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
- Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
- Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
About the company
Eliot is a mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. They foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued.