RESOURCE SPECIALIST
Core
Cultivate community relationships and conduct outreach to identify housing alternatives to shelter for homeless individuals and families.
Role type
Community Resource Specialist
Builds
Housing placement pathways and community support networks
Domain
Social Services / Homelessness Prevention
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
community outreach, stakeholder engagement, screening and assessment, data gathering, mediation, resource coordination
Preferred skills
knowledge of local housing market, experience with behavioral health issues
Responsibilities
Conduct outreach and interviews with landlords, tenants, and community partners to find housing options; Screen applicants and verify housing history and income; Perform fieldwork including meetings with neighbors and building superintendents; Assess applicants' psychiatric and substance abuse histories; Provide initial recommendations on housing alternatives.