Housing Specialist, Community Support

4 days ago


Roxbury MA, United States The Dimock Center Full time

The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center that provides comprehensive health care and education to individuals, families, and communities.

We promote a culture of respect, excellence, equal opportunity, and commitment to our employees and the communities we serve.

The Housing Specialist plays a crucial role in our mission by assisting families living in the Mary Eliza Mahoney Shelter to search for, identify, and secure permanent housing.

The work involves identifying and addressing barriers that may prevent families from obtaining permanent housing, screening families for eligibility for various housing programs, and assisting families to apply for same.

The Housing Specialist must be willing to accompany families into the community to search for housing and apply and interview for same.

The Housing Specialist works closely with the Stabilization Specialist to secure and maintain permanent housing for families.

Requirements include 3 years of experience in human services/housing/homelessness field, or a B.A/B.S. degree and one year of experience in human services/housing/homelessness field, or a high school diploma with at least 3 years experience in human services/housing/homelessness field.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of homeless and housing issues, including housing subsidies, and be able to develop professional relationships with landlords, property managers, and other community personnel to secure permanent housing options.

Bi-lingual in Spanish and English, the candidate must be willing to drive in Boston and surrounding communities, and work a flexible schedule at times, including some evening hours.

The Dimock Center is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and values the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of both our staff and the communities we serve.



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