Housing Support Specialist

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Heartland Human Care Services Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Housing Resource Specialist to join our team at Heartland Human Care Services. This role will provide technical assistance, information and referral, advocacy, and resource development for program participants and related service providers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Locate and secure private market housing units available to homeless or at-risk individuals.
  • Interview clients to determine the appropriateness of potential referrals from both perspectives - individual need and resource referral criteria.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • Masters degree in a social service field and one year of experience in advocacy services, case management, or similar work in a direct service setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience working with special populations including homeless and at-risk individuals; individuals with psychiatric disorders and/or individuals with chemical dependencies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, access to regular, dependable, and timely transportation, and comfortability working with people of varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) match, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, commuter benefits, student loan assistance, tuition assistance, disability insurance, FSA spending account, life insurance, employee assistance program, and special vendor discounted offerings on travel and amusement parks.


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