Permanent Supportive Housing Specialist

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Permanent Supportive Housing Specialist

Location: Northwestern Ohio
Department: Homeless Programs
Reports To: Homeless Program Manager
Schedule: 34 hours/week, Monday–Thursday (Full Year)
Pay Range: $19.40–$20.80/hour (based on educational qualifications)

At Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC), we believe everyone deserves a safe and stable home. Every day, our team works to empower individuals and families to overcome homelessness and achieve self-sufficiency.

We’re looking for a Permanent Supportive Housing Specialist to join our compassionate, mission-driven team. In this role, you’ll help people facing chronic homelessness find stability, build independence, and connect to vital community resources.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with individuals and families experiencing homelessness to find and maintain safe, affordable housing.

• Build and sustain relationships with local landlords, property managers, and community organizations.

• Connect clients to essential supports such as mental health care, employment services, financial counseling, and healthcare.

• Use a Housing First approach that emphasizes dignity, client choice, and community integration.

• Maintain accurate case records and outcome data in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

• Provide advocacy, guidance, and crisis intervention when challenges arise to help prevent eviction and ensure long-term housing stability.

What You Bring

• Associate’s degree in Social Work or a related field (Bachelor’s preferred).

• Knowledge of case management, social services, and community resources.

• Strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills.

• Valid driver’s license and insurability under NOCAC’s policy.

• Commitment to NOCAC’s mission of helping individuals achieve stability and self-sufficiency.

Why You’ll Love Working at NOCAC

At NOCAC, you’ll work alongside passionate people dedicated to helping others build better lives. We value compassion, respect, and empowerment — both for our clients and our staff.

You’ll enjoy:

• A four-day workweek (Monday–Thursday)

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• A supportive and mission-driven environment

• The chance to make a real impact in your community

Join us and be part of the solution. Help create stability, dignity, and hope — one home at a time.