As a Housing Stabilization Specialists you will assist individuals with disabilities in locating and maintaining adequate and affordable housing. The HSS is responsible for identifying barriers to housing access and assisting individuals we serve through the process of relocating to community-based or independent housing. Housing support specialists provide the needed support and advocacy for our clients along the way to secure housing.

Assist the client in attending housing-related meetings with outside stakeholders, such as prospective landlords, and provide skills based lessons to assist the client in maintain professional relationships with those required for their housing.

Provide support in the prevention and early identification of behaviors that may jeopardize continued stable housing, such as educating and training on roles, rights, and responsibilities of the tenant and the property manager, provides advocacy on behalf of the client, and assists in the housing recertification process.

Coordinates with the service recipient to review, update, and modify the housing support. Provides support and training on the responsibilities of being a good tenant, maintaining lease compliance, and household management