Housing Counselor - Foster Youth to Independence

Job description

Housing Counselor - Foster Youth to Independence Department: Housing and Homelessness Prevention: Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Downtown Boston - Chauncy Street Compensation: $43,625 / year: Description: Through our offices in Boston and Malden, ABCD's Housing and Homelessness Prevention Department supports people in their search and works to prevent families from entering homelessness by providing housing counseling. We provide information to help people navigate the maze of paperwork and procedures that comes with subsidized housing. Join us as a Housing Counselor in creating a supportive and enriching environment for our community. If you are passionate about community development, possess the required skills, and are dedicated to making a positive impact, we invite you to apply. Key Responsibilities: Conduct intake & assessments on clients referred or walking into the housing department. Assist clients with the application process, obtaining housing and other housing resources. - Triage, assist and provide housing related information, guidance and referrals. - Maintain a case load of clients needing assistance with sustaining or obtaining housing. - Act as a...