Eliot Community Human Services·Boston, Massachusetts
The coordinator identifies and addresses barriers to sustainable housing for homeless individuals using a Housing First approach. They develop individual service plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community stakeholders to ensure stability.
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 is seeking a creative/strengths-based Housing First Coordinator to work within our innovative Enhanced Navigation and Stabilization Team which provides services to support homeless individuals in securing and maintaining housing.
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 identify and address barriers to obtaining and maintaining long term sustainable housing utilizing a housing first approach within this cutting-edge multidisciplinary team model (e.g. specialized treatment modalities to address post-traumatic stress, Recovery Coaching, in the field Psychiatry/MAT).
Working knowledge of area resources/providers is a plus.
Engage people served within a client centered/harm reduction/Housing First framework. make collateral contacts, and consult with other providers (i.e., mental health, primary care, etc.). Ensure that support services and interventions are person centered/strength based/recovery oriented Collaboratively develop and implement viable pathways to short/long term sustainable housing with people served. Forge and maintain positive and productive working relationships with community-based stakeholders and coalitions Provide ongoing assessment of client needs for clinical, supportive services, and safety issues. Develop, modify and implement individual client service plans to address ongoing clinical and/or systemic needs – including risk factors. Recognize and respond in real time to sudden changes in client behavior, physical health and/or related medical issues, or other related areas of concern. Develop and implement crisis response planning as needed.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field; social work, psychology, human services, or sociology preferred or 2 years case management or comparable experience with the homeless population. A Master’s degree in the healing arts is preferred. Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and maintain a personally owned vehicle Compensation: Bachelors: $48,000.00 annually Masters: $50,000.00 annually Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Hourly Rate $48,000—$50,000 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.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in human services or 2 years of comparable case management experience with homeless populations. A valid Massachusetts driver's license and a personally owned vehicle are mandatory.
Market context
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.
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