Community Support Specialist — Housing Assistance Program

Job overview

The Community Support Specialist — Housing Assistance Program role is an onsite, full-time position in Pittsburgh, PA, paying $19.00 per hour. Community Human Services provides homelessness support and social services in Southwestern Pennsylvania, and this role works under the direction of the Housing Assistance Program Manager. The specialist provides case management and supportive services to help participants access resources, secure safe and affordable housing, and work toward permanent housing. Through individualized plans, referrals, advocacy, and follow-up, the role supports participants’ goals and the program’s efforts to end episodes of homelessness.

What you'll do

• Assess participant needs and build supportive professional relationships with appropriate boundaries
• help participants locate and secure safe, affordable housing and build landlord connections
• provide tenancy education and support independent living skills
• conduct community home visits and provide case management
• refer participants to relevant services and advocate for benefits and access
• help participants connect with community resources and meet goals
• submit rental subsidy check requests as needed
• maintain timely case notes and files
• attend meetings and training
• coordinate with CHS staff, providers, and landlords
• support harm reduction, trauma-informed, person-centered, and housing-first principles.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community support specialist

housing assistance program

full-time

pittsburgh pa

community human services

case management

housing support

homelessness services

home visits

participant advocacy

resource referrals

housing first

trauma-informed care

$19/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role includes community home visits across Allegheny County and requires a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and access to a vehicle. Current CCM and First Aid/CPR/AED certifications are required or must be obtained and maintained upon hire.

About the employer

Community Human Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.