Housing Resource Specialist

Compensation

$19.23 - $19.23 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an

Housing Resource Specialist - Non-Exempt

Job Title: Housing Resource Specialist

About Acenda Integrated Health

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Job Overview

As a Housing Resource Specialist, I serve as the primary contact, advocate, and liaison for clients, families, landlords, and community partners to support housing stability and service plan goals. I assist clients with housing searches, Section 8 applications and recertifications, and work to maintain positive landlord relationships while ensuring compliance with program requirements. Additionally, I facilitate referrals, monitor client progress, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with community providers to promote long-term housing success and quality service delivery.

Program Info

Keeping Families Together provides both short and long-term supportive housing for high risk families who have a current or ongoing history of homelessness, with children at risk of removal or soon to be reunified. The program provides housing resource specialty, case management, therapy and support groups to families who receive either a program-based or rental assistant voucher.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the contact point, advocate and informational resource for clients, care team,

family/caregivers and community resources regarding client's service plan

Liaison between clients, landlords, and DCA to ensure family maintains good tenancy

Facilitate housing searches for new enrollments and relocations as needed

Assist with completion of section 8 voucher applications and re-certifications

Partner with clients to monitor adherence to their service plan, evaluate effectiveness, monitor progress in a timely manner and facilitate changes as required.

Facilitate client linkages, referrals and access to appropriate treatment, community supports and medical or specialty providers according to the service plan

Cultivate and maintain relationships with external community providers and supports.

Completes and submits accurate reports and chart documentation in a complete and timely manner according to program guidelines and established procedures.

Ensures quality and accuracy of written and verbal communications.

Support the Quality/Compliance/Risk function as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor's level practitioner with at least 2 years of experience in social service-related or housing related field preferred.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.

Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.

Additional Information:

Base Pay: $19.23/hourly

Sign-on Bonus: $750

Bilingual Rate: An additional $1.50/hourly rate added to the base pay if Spanish proficient

Schedule: Days

What we provide:

An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency

Mission-driven core

Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family

401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp

Generous time-off

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Year-end bonusesAcenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Department/Program

Keeping Families Together - Cumberland (KFTC)

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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

JR100884-10051