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Housing Specialist

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Mercy Housing & Shelter Corp

Hartford, CT

Job Type

Full_Time

Salary

23USD - 25USD per year

Posted Date

July 13, 2025

Job Description

Change Lives Every Day- Help individuals and Families Find a Place to Call home!

Schedule Work Times / Locations:

Primary Location: 211 Weathersfield Ave, Hartford, CT
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Why You’ll Love This Mission Driven Career:

This is a rewarding role where your work will directly change people’s lives- helping clients overcome barriers, navigating housing options, and building a foundation for long term success. You will gain valuable experience, build meaningful relationships, and make a real impact every day.

Position Overview:

As a Housing Specialist, you’ll help individuals and families experiencing homelessness secure and maintain safe, stable housing. More than just case management, you’ll advocate, educate, and problem-solve, connecting clients with landlords and support services to overcome housing barriers and build a brighter future.

Why CHA?

Community Housing Advocates (CHA) a parent company of Mercy Housing & Shelter and My Sister’s Place, two agencies who in 2018 united forces based on a common mission- combating homelessness and providing support to individuals and families in need. We provide safe housing, life-changing services that include medical care, management of financial affairs, short- and long-term housing and all the necessary tools to reclaim their independence. At CHA, you will be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Helping individuals and families find safe, permanent housing by assessing their needs and guiding them through the housing search process.
Problem- Solving challenges, such as past evictions, credit issues, rental barriers
Build strong relationships with landlords, and property managers to expand housing opportunities and secure placements.
Managing and Monitoring housing placements through a mix of office work and field visits ensuring a warm transition into a stable home that is safe and long term.
Advocating and providing hands-on support- assisting with rental applications, negotiating lease terms, and educating clients on tenant rights and responsibilities.
Promote recovery and/or wellness by ensuring residents adhere to their treatment plans, establish healthy routines that promote self-care.
Document accurately client goals, including challenges, and successes. Maintain case files, program reports, and ensure compliance with housing programs
Transport clients as needed for housing-related needs.

What we are looking for:

Compassionate and Empathetic individual who wants to make a difference.
Strong communicator and problem solver who can navigate barriers.
Organized and detailed orientated with the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
Tech Savy; ideally!
Previous experience in working with young adults, homeless individuals, or those struggling with mental illness or substance abuse is a plus!
Comfortable transporting clients to appointments.
Excellent Team collaborator.

Physical Demands:

Frequent walking, sitting, bending, and occasional lifting may be required.
Must be comfortable working both in the office and out in the field

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field(or equivalent experience)
Valid Connecticut driver’s license with a clean driving record and personal vehicle with insurance.
Proficiency in computers (Microsoft Office, windows applications)

What You Get in Return:

Hourly rate: $23-$25.00, based on experience
Generous Benefits package: Medical, Dental, 403b. Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability. Tuition Reimbursement.
Paid Time Off: Full-time employees receive 10 days of PTO (paid time off) per year, plus 11 paid holidays and one (1) Floating Holiday and 40 Hours of Accrued Paid Sick Leave
Incentive Plan
Hands-On Experience!
Professional Growth!
Meaningful Impact!
Supportive Team Environment!