Housing Stabilization Specialist

Your Way Home Montgomery County Rapid Rehousing Program

Service Area: Housing & Justice Related Services (HJRS) Program: Rapid Rehousing (RRH) Location: Montgomery County, PA Role Type: This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Program Overview: Your Way Home Montgomery County is the county's coordinated response system for addressing housing crises among families and individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Rooted in a "Housing First" approach, the program prioritizes securing and maintaining permanent housing as the foundation for stability. Once housing is established, Your Way Home connects participants with the community, health, human, and financial services needed to reduce the risk of future homelessness. The Rapid Rehousing Program is a core component of Your Way Home, providing housing-focused case management and financial assistance to households experiencing literal homelessness. It moves individuals and families into permanent housing quickly while ensuring they receive the supports needed to sustain long-term stability. Participants receive personalized case management before and after move-in including tenant education, budgeting and household management, employment support, and crisis intervention. The program also leads landlord recruitment and retention efforts, building relationships with property owners and managers to expand housing access and promote lasting solutions to homelessness in Montgomery County.

Job Overview: The ideal candidate brings direct service experience with high-risk populations, demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed and strengths-based practice models, and a genuine commitment to the Housing First philosophy. This role is primarily field-based, requiring approximately 60% travel for home visits and community-based activities, with one required in-office day per week. Housing First Commitment PHMC's Rapid Rehousing program operates under Housing First principles. Housing access is not contingent on sobriety, treatment compliance, or service participation. We seek candidates who share our belief that stable housing is a foundation, not a reward. This position is grant-funded and contingent upon renewal of the grant.

Responsibilities:

• Housing Assessment & Placement
• Housing Stabilization & Case Management
• Financial Literacy & Budget Counseling
• Referral & Supportive Service Coordination
• Documentation, Data & Compliance

Knowledge: Housing First model, principles, and Rapid Rehousing best practices Trauma-Informed Care and strengths-based, person-centered case management Progressive Engagement Model and motivational interviewing techniques Social service programming and community resources in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties Federal HUD CoC program requirements and HMIS reporting standards Fair housing laws, residential tenant rights and responsibilities, and lease compliance Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and current software applications Basic financial literacy principles, budgeting practices, and benefits programs

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED required Preferred: Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, public health, or a related field

Experience: 3 years of direct service experience in a related field required (e.g., homelessness, housing instability, substance use disorders, behavioral health challenges, domestic violence) 1 year of case management experience required (housing-focused experience preferred) Preferred: Experience working with individuals in their homes Preferred: Experience with HMIS or similar case management data systems

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of homelessness, housing instability, or the issues affecting the populations we serve.

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