Young Adult Housing Specialist- Part Time

Why Work for North Shore CDC?

North Shore Community Development Coalition (NSCDC) is a regional, nonprofit organization committed to investing in neighborhoods to create thriving communities. We envision a North Shore where every neighborhood is one of choice and opportunity. Our neighborhood revitalization model focuses on projects that have lasting benefits for entire neighborhoods with need-based programs that build future city leaders and self-sufficient residents. Our diverse staff are passionate and committed to helping our communities thrive and grow.  We offer extremely competitive benefits including funding for professional development, generous paid time-off, company provided week off in the Winter and Summer and more. We offer paid training for required training certifications. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. For more information visit our website www.northshorecdc.org or visit us on social media @northshorecdc.   

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate, community oriented person who is enthusiastic about working with Young Adults in the community ages 18-24. The Young Adult Housing Specialist (YAHS) will provide outreach and direct extensive coaching and support services to Young Adults on the North Shore who are currently experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. The YAHS will  provide innovative programming that is responsive to the needs of Unaccompanied Homeless Young Adults and support them with any challenges they may be facing to help them become  self-sufficient and reach success.

 This position is a part-time, hourly position. Flexible work schedule available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Services Support Services

• Lead  extensive outreach efforts and connect with Young Adults  who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless

• Conduct intake assessments to evaluate the needs of Young Adults to establish a plan for support service coordination

• Develop individualized housing plans for each Young Adult and connect to service providers, social supports and family as needed 

• Provide comprehensive follow up and stability services which will lead to immediate temporary housing and planning for permanent long term housing and stability 

• Manage and establish referrals to external service providers (ie mental health, employment, domestic violence, employment, etc.)

• Provide or identify emergency shelter services or alternative shelter plans with youth experiencing a housing crisis and coordinate placements with local shelters

Administration - Data and Record Keeping, and Training 

• Write and track written progress notes on all cases 

• Collect Intake and program eligibility documentation 

• Prepare for and participate in weekly case conferences

• Assist with performing reviews on participants’ trends and follow up with resolution as part of case coordination

• Track demographics, outcomes and services for all clients 

• Complete reports on programmatic goals/outcomes

Other Duties:

• Identify and build new relationships with community organizations, state and federal agencies, and businesses to foster new opportunities for the program

• Attend workshops, trainings, staff meetings and community events 

• Perform all other tasks as deemed necessary at the direction of supervisor 

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or HISET Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Minimum of two years counseling, recreational therapy, or crisis intervention with high risk opportunity youth and young adults

• Please note that the ideal candidate must also have daily access to an automobile and a valid MA State Driver’s License

Specific Skills

• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills

• Have a youth first lens using strengths based practice methods with a keen understanding of the needs of vulnerable and  marginalized Young Adults

• Ability to lead, and navigate emergency and crisis response efforts are  essential to this position