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Associate Director of Outreach Housing Placement

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Description

SCHEDULE: 40 hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., evenings and weekends as needed

LOCATION: Office located at 105 Chauncey Street and Community Based as needed

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Associate Director of Outreach Housing Placement provides leadership and guidance to program staff who place unsheltered homeless clients into housing and provide stabilization services after housing placement. This position will supervise the managers responsible for the staff who pursue these activities.

The Associate Director will focus on developing and maintaining internal systems related to enrollment in housing placement activities, identifying suitable housing pathways for clients, tracking client progress including document readiness, and building relationships with relevant housing providers including PSI Housing and the Boston Housing Authority. The Associate Director will work within a best practice framework of Stages of Change Theory, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-informed Care and will mitigate barriers to housing.

This key position will interface with other elements of PSI’s Outreach programs, PSI Housing Placement programs, PSI Housing, the Boston Housing Authority, the City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office of Housing, MA Department of Mental Health, Saint Francis House and Boston Health Care for the Homeless to achieve optimal collaboration.

Requirements

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

REQUIRED:

BA or BS in a related field or four (4) years human services or housing experience
A valid Massachusetts Driver’s License in good standing

PREFERRED:

Master’s Degree in a related field

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

Minimum of four (4) years case management experience in a homeless or housing setting
Two (2) or more years of leadership or supervisory experience
Experience in housing search/coordination of housing services
Working knowledge of human services systems, housing subsidy programs and homeless referral networks
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and situations
High standards of accuracy and attention to detail
Knowledge, sensitivity and cultural competency around issues related to homelessness, trauma, mental illness, addiction, and diverse vulnerable populations
Strong computer skills including familiarity with Excel and database programs
Strong Commitment to the Housing First and Harm Reduction approach

PREFERRED:

Experience working with Housing First and Harm Reduction approach
Bilingual in Spanish and English

Average salary estimate

$70000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Associate Director of Outreach Housing Placement, Pine Street Inn

If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of those facing homelessness, then the role of Associate Director of Outreach Housing Placement at our Boston office might be just what you're looking for! In this position, you’ll lead a dedicated team focused on helping unsheltered clients find stable housing and transition into a supportive environment. Your main responsibilities will include supervising managers to ensure effective placement and stabilization, developing innovative systems for tracking client progress, and engaging with housing providers like the Boston Housing Authority. It’s a role that embraces the best practices of Stages of Change Theory, Harm Reduction, and Trauma-informed Care. We value strong relationships and collaboration with various agencies and programs, including PSI’s Outreach programs and the City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office of Housing. With a flexible schedule that accommodates the needs of our clients, you’ll find both autonomy and teamwork in a role focused on impactful outreach strategies. If you possess strong communication skills, a commitment to the Housing First model, and the capability to work effectively with diverse populations, we encourage you to apply and help us create meaningful change within our community.

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What are the key responsibilities of the Associate Director of Outreach Housing Placement at the company?

The Associate Director of Outreach Housing Placement will oversee a team dedicated to placing unsheltered homeless individuals into housing and providing essential stabilization services. This includes developing and maintaining systems for enrollment in housing activities, tracking client progress, and building relationships with housing providers such as PSI Housing and the Boston Housing Authority.