Healthcare For the Homeless Inc·Baltimore, Maryland
The SOAR Housing Advocate provides housing support and advocacy for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Key duties include conducting intake assessments, developing housing plans, and coordinating with landlords and community resources to ensure housing retention.
Department: Housing Services
Reports To: Housing Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Supervisor: No
Job Status: Essential Onsite at 421 Fallsway Main Clinic
8:30am - 5:00pm
The SOAR Housing Advocate provides housing-related support and advocacy to individuals and families impacted by homelessness. The Specialist coordinates housing stability activities, provides referrals to needed community resources, develops housing plans, and delivers tenancy-based education that promotes housing retention. The Specialist also assists with grant monitoring and completes reports for the SOAR Housing First program.
Key Role Responsibilities
Complete intake assessments for new clients referred to the SOAR Housing First program. Ensure that all referral documentation is collected, reviewed, and validated to substantiate program enrollment.
Support clients in finding and securing safe, affordable housing and help families access resources for housing-related assistance (i.e. furniture procurement, utility assistance, etc.).
Maintain a caseload to provide support identifying community resources. Partner with clients to create housing plans and assist with community referrals and linkage as indicated.
Support the housing process by conducting pre-inspections for new unit move-ins and housing relocations. Serves as liaison with housing inspector, helping to coordinate new, annual and other housing inspections to ensure compliance with program standards.
Advocate with landlord and property managers regarding tenancy and negotiate move-in costs.
With direction from the Housing Program Manager, complete regularly scheduled grant reporting. Ensure that services are accurately recorded and captured in data reports and the electronic health record.
Complete monthly budgets for clients enrolled in the agency’s representative payee program.
Conduct social groups that promote community building, housing attainment, and housing retention.
Perform regularly scheduled chart audits to ensure that documentation meets standards set by grant funders. Obtain verification documents annually to support the housing recertification process.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
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Be part of a mission-driven team committed to racial equity, social justice, and community wellness.
Work in a dynamic, people-first organization that centers compassion, authenticity, and hope.
Receive training and support to grow in your advocacy and peer work.
Help shape the future of housing and recovery services in Baltimore.
https://www.hchmd.org/who-we-help [https://www.hchmd.org/who-we-help]
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Health Care for the Homeless is an equal opportunity employer.
Notice to Applicants Health Care for the Homeless participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are required to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form and provide documentation proving their identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.
We use the E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility in accordance with federal law.
A Bachelor's degree and a valid Maryland driver's license with a personal vehicle are required. Candidates must have at least two years of experience connecting individuals to essential services and one year of experience in intake assessments.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Maryland are typically driven by ongoing demand in community programs, outpatient settings, and care teams supporting patients with complex needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and an active American Heart Association BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and recent experience before applying.