Non-profit, Human Services, Mental Health, Social Services, Healthcare

Housing First Coordinator - Homeless Services, Master Lease (Part-time)

Boston, MAOnsitePart TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Housing First
Case Management
Homelessness
Substance Use
Mental Illness
Trauma
Harm Reduction
Strengths-Based Approach
Person-Centered

Nice to have

Community Resources

Role summary

Eliot's Homeless Services Division is seeking a part-time Housing First Coordinator to provide person-centered, strengths-based case management to unsheltered adults. The role focuses on housing stabilization, coaching, and connecting clients with resources to promote long-term housing, financial independence, and emotional well-being. Responsibilities include working onsite and in the field, engaging clients within a Housing First and harm reduction framework, advocating for services, developing action plans, and addressing clinical/systemic needs and safety. Familiarity with homelessness, substance use, mental illness, and trauma is essential, with knowledge of area resources being a plus. A Bachelor's degree in a human services field is required, with a Master's preferred.

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays

Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match

Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources

Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance

Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot’s Homeless Services Division is seeking a dedicated Housing First Coordinator to join our Community Support Team which provides housing stabilization support to unsheltered adults who are in transition to housing pre- and post- move in. Eliot is committed to a Housing First Model that prioritizes permanent housing as the initial step in assisting individuals experiencing homelessness.

In this role you will provide person-centered, strengths-based case-management. The ultimate goal of our programming is to provide each individual with coaching, education, tools and access to community resources that will help them successfully maintain long-term sustained housing, financial independence and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities:

Working onsite at the office and in the field with flexibility to respond to needs as they arise throughout the day

Engage in client-centered/harm-reduction/Housing First framework.

Forge and maintain positive/ productive working relationships with community members and coalitions

Advocate to ensure that client interactions with support services and interventions are as person centered/strength based/recovery oriented

Collaboratively develop and implement needs assessments and action plans with clients that improve their success in sustainable housing

Address ongoing clinical and/or systemic needs – with attention to potential risk factors

Develop and implement safety response plan as needed

Working knowledge of area resources and providers is a plus.

Familiarity with the challenges related to homelessness, substance use, mental illness and trauma is a must.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or social work or related field, master's preferred

2 years case management or comparable experience with the homeless population or lived experience with substance use disorder, homelessness, or mental illness

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 3pm-11pm

Compensation:

Bachelor's degree and/or case management experience $19,200.00 annually

Master's degree $20,000.00 annually

Annual Salary$19,200—$20,000 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.

Apply today and make a difference.

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