Housing Support Specialist

7 days ago

Beltsville, Maryland, United States Compass Maryland Full time

Compass Maryland is a non-profit human services organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are seeking a highly skilled professional to fill the role of Housing Support Specialist.

This position plays a critical role in supporting a caseload of program participants with housing initiatives, enabling them to live independently in their own homes. The successful candidate will report to the Sufficiency Support Manager.

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

  • Housing Support Services (80%):
    • Provide comprehensive Housing Support Services (HSS) to approximately 40 program participants as defined by the Maryland Medicaid Waiver.
    • Maintain and expand knowledge of local housing resources and partnership opportunities.
    • Develop relationships with property management companies, housing developers, housing authorities, and other non-profits to increase affordable housing options and supply.
    • Educate program participants on financial literacy and independent living skills to support housing goals.
    • Develop personalized Housing Plans for all program participants on the caseload.
    • Troubleshoot attendance and billing issues.
    • Complete admissions meetings and procedures for new HSS applicants.
    • Other services covered under the Medicaid waiver and as needed to promote successful outcomes for participants.
  • Sufficiency Support (20%):
    • Assist with program development for additional initiatives within the Sufficiency Support program, including Benefits Counseling, Peer Mentoring, and the Road Ahead series.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the Sufficiency Supports Manager.

To be successful in this role, candidates must possess:

  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
  • A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle with auto insurance and a good driving record;
  • Pass a background check.
  • A minimum of one year's experience working or interning in the human services field, with a preference for direct service roles dealing with the IDD population.
  • Strong collaborative, time management, communication, organizational, and reading, writing, and math skills.
  • An ability and willingness to work in the field, including program participants' homes, leading tours under Housing Support Services in the community, etc.
  • A commitment to Compass Maryland's mission to support people with IDD and their families to live the lives they desire in communities of their choice.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Two years' experience in the human services field, with a preference for direct service roles dealing with the IDD population.
  • Knowledge of DDA services and billing procedures.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, LTSS, and ICareManager or similar care management software.
  • Experience developing programs and supporting new initiatives.
  • Experience/familiarity with affordable housing programs and social services benefits.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Compass Maryland offers a competitive salary of $30 per hour, depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, as well as a 401K retirement plan with a generous employer match. Paid holidays and 15 days of paid time off (PTO) are also provided.

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