Housing Stabilization Specialist (Full-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Wraparound Maryland, Inc. is seeking a dedicated, resourceful, and empathetic Housing Stabilization Specialist to provide direct care and non-clinical case management for the Pathways Home program. This community-based initiative serves approximately 25 low-income households and 80 unduplicated individuals annually in Worcester County, specifically targeting individuals, families, and Transition-Aged Youth (TAY, ages 18–30) facing housing instability, system transitions, and economic hardship.

The Specialist works directly on the front lines to help participants navigate the transition from homelessness, incarceration, foster care, or institutional settings into stable, long-term housing and self-sufficiency.

Key Responsibilities & Direct Care Duties

• Housing & Financial Stabilization: Coordinate immediate housing relief by managing and distributing program resources, including rental assistance, security deposits, and utility support to prevent displacement and reduce homelessness.
• Non-Clinical Case Management: Conduct regular check-ins and assessments to help participants identify barriers to stability. Assist in building long-term self-sufficiency goals and navigating complex adult systems.
• Care Coordination & Resource Navigation: Link participants to critical community resources, including behavioral health services, employment opportunities, and local healthcare networks.
• Document Acquisition Support: Directly assist participants in removing barriers to employment and housing by helping them obtain vital records, including birth certificates, state identifications, and Social Security documentation.
• Drop-In Services Engagement: Oversee and facilitate low-barrier drop-in supportive services. Provide participants with access to showers, hygiene supplies, and light refreshments to build trust, maintain dignity, and encourage continuous program participation.
• Population-Specific Support: Tailor care approaches to meet the distinct needs of priority populations:
  • Individuals and families experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness.
  • Justice-involved individuals returning to the community post-incarceration.
  • Adults and TAY (ages 18–30) transitioning out of foster care, residential treatment, or behavioral health facilities.

Location

Worcester County. Focusing on high-need areas including Zip Code 21811.

Work setting

In-person; community based

Work location

Hybrid

Wraparound Maryland, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair texture or protected hairstyle, veteran status, or genetic information. Wraparound Maryland, Inc. is also committed to providing equal opportunity and access to individuals with disabilities by ensuring reasonable accommodations are provided to participants in the job application or interview process.