Housing Stability Specialist - EDEN : Job Details

Join EDEN as a Full-Time Housing Stability Specialist and make a meaningful impact on lives within the Cleveland community. This role offers the exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of social services, fostering stability and supportive solutions for families facing housing challenges. With the flexibility to work from home, you can balance your professional responsibilities while maintaining a positive work-life harmony. Competing for a wage of $40,000 per year, you'll be rewarded for your dedication to customer-centricity and innovative problem-solving. Connect with a vibrant team that embodies empathy and excellence, all while contributing to a mission that values integrity and growth.

You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. Embrace this chance to advance your career in a forward-thinking environment, where your insights can lead to meaningful change.

Let us introduce ourselves

EDEN's mission is to provide housing solutions to people facing the challenges of housing insecurities and homelessness. EDEN recognizes that housing is a basic right of all people, and the first step in helping them transform their lives. We believe housing serves as a foundation to build stable lives, advance independence, and fulfill aspirations. We envision that, through our efforts, homelessness will be brief and rare; and every family will have a safe, secure place to call home.

Your day as a Housing Stability Specialist

As a new Housing Stability Specialist at EDEN, your day-to-day expectations will focus on providing essential support and guidance to individuals and families facing housing instability. You will conduct intake assessments, create individualized action plans, and coordinate resources to help clients achieve housing stability. Each day involves actively communicating with clients via phone, email, or video calls, ensuring their needs are met with empathy and professionalism.

You will collaborate with external agencies and community organizations to facilitate access to necessary services. Your schedule will be Monday through Friday, with some flexibility to accommodate client needs. Expect to engage in team meetings, training sessions, and ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and effectiveness in this vital role.

Would you be a great Housing Stability Specialist?

To thrive as a Housing Stability Specialist at EDEN, you will need a blend of essential skills and experience. A Bachelor's Degree in a Social Services-related field is required, along with at least two years of relevant experience, ideally including work with individuals who have criminal backgrounds. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are crucial, allowing you to build trust and rapport with diverse clients. Problem-solving abilities will help you navigate complex situations and create effective housing plans. Proficiency in using software tools for case management and data entry is expected, enabling you to maintain accurate documentation and track client progress.

Additionally, a valid driver's license with four points or less, as well as access to a reliable automobile and insurance, is necessary for meeting clients in various locations and ensuring their needs are effectively addressed. Empathy, attention to detail, and a customer-centric focus will further enhance your success in this impactful role.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Social Services related field is required.
• Two years of background work in a social services field including experience working with individuals with criminal backgrounds is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license with four points or less
• Reliable automobile and insurance.

Join us!

If you think this job aligns with your requirements, then submitting an application is simple. Good luck!

Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal employment opportunity in full compliance with applicable law will be provided to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): EDEN's primary goal is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability. We believe our vision to end housing insecurity and homelessness in Northeast Ohio can only be achieved when we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion as both agency values and practices.