Housing Stability Guide

Job Summary

At The Contributor, our core purpose is to eliminate homelessness and create community. As a Housing Stability Guide, you will provide support to unhoused adults during their transition into stable housing. This role requires compassion and creativity to partner with individuals to navigate complex barriers to housing stability and to secure long-term community support. Our approach uses an evidence-based model of care called Critical Time Intervention to reduce the risk of returning to homelessness.

This position does require frequent in-person visits to the client’s home or other locations that the client prefers in the community.

Job Responsibilities

Support and Engagement: Establish and maintain supportive, non-judgmental relationships with individuals, partnering with them to navigate five key areas: mental health, physical health, financial management, employment opportunities, substance abuse management, and crisis intervention.

Community Connection: Partner with recently unhoused individuals in creating lasting linkages to community supports, emphasizing a holistic approach to stability and well-being that extends beyond the immediate transition period.

Advocacy and Coordination: Serve as a strong advocate for client needs, coordinating effectively with service providers and community resources to facilitate access to necessary services.

Training and Development: Complete Critical Time Intervention training, HMIS training, and other relevant professional development as directed, to improve the support provided to individuals.

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Undergraduate degree preferred but not required; certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist is a bonus.
• Experience: At least one year experience in a related role preferred, with a strong foundation in harm reduction and trauma-informed practices. Training in Motivational Interviewing preferred.
• Transportation: Must possess a valid TN driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and have a vehicle available for daily use, including for transporting individuals.
• Communication and Organizational Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to prioritize work, manage multiple responsibilities, and work independently.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Salary: $46,350 annually; full-time position.
• Full employer-paid health insurance; optional employee-paid dental and vision plans; short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, 403(b) contributions, and generous paid time off.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• Flexible remote work. This position does require frequent in-person visits to the client’s home or other locations that the client prefers in the community.

How to Apply

Send your resume to Ree Cheers – View email address on cnemt.org

Details

• Date Posted: July 8, 2026
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
• Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
• Start Date: 08/07/2026
• Salary Range: $46,350
• Working Hours: 9a-5p