Family Housing Solutions Specialist

Allegheny County

. Provide direct assistance to individuals and families experiencing housing crises .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in affordable housing options, eligibility requirements, and tenant rights while providing direct assistance to individuals and families in housing crises. Proficient in case management, service coordination, and building partnerships with diverse stakeholders to facilitate access to housing resources.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Social WorkTwo Years Of Experience In Social ServicesKnowledge Of Local, State, And Federal Housing ResourcesStrong Written And Verbal Communication AbilitiesProficiency With Technology And Microsoft Office Applications

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Hard Skills

Affordable Housing SearchesHousing Applications AssistanceKnowledge Of Tenant RightsMediation Of Landlord-Tenant ConcernsDocumentation And ReportingUnderstanding Of Rental Assistance ProgramsExperience In Case ManagementKnowledge Of Homeless Response SystemProblem-Solving SkillsTime-Management Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyCommitment To Person-Centered Service Delivery

Tools & Technologies

Web-Based SystemsMicrosoft Office Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Act 33 ClearanceAct 34 ClearanceFBI ClearanceValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Housing CrisesHousing Stabilization ProgramsRental AssistanceUtility ArrearsEviction PreventionCommunity-Based Human ServicesDHS-Funded Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct assistance to individuals and families experiencing housing crises
Conduct affordable housing searches and assist participants in identifying housing opportunities
Support participants with housing applications and required documentation
Help households become "document ready" for housing opportunities and assistance programs
Connect participants to rental assistance, utility arrears, security deposits, and eviction prevention resources
Facilitate referrals and linkages to homeless services and housing stabilization programs
Serve as a subject matter expert on affordable housing options and eligibility requirements
Educate participants on tenant rights and responsibilities
Review lease agreements and explain key terms and obligations
Mediate landlord-tenant concerns when appropriate
Advocate for households and empower participants to self-advocate
Serve as a housing resource to DHS-funded programs and staff
Build and maintain partnerships with housing providers, community organizations, and service agencies
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and community events as a DHS housing resource specialist
Collaborate with providers to ensure coordinated, strengths-based support
Maintain accurate records of services and supports provided
Use web-based systems and software to document activities and generate reports
Protect participant confidentiality and maintain professional standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, Public Administration, or a related field required
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in social services, case management, service coordination, housing services, or community-based human services work
Knowledge of local, state, and federal housing resources
Understanding of rental and utility assistance programs
Familiarity with the homeless response system and housing stabilization services
Experience conducting affordable housing searches
Knowledge of tenant rights and landlord-tenant issues
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
Ability to work independently in a dynamic and evolving environment
Commitment to strengths-based, person-centered service delivery
Proficiency with technology, web-based platforms, and Microsoft Office applications
Act 33, Act 34, and FBI Clearances
Valid driver's license, insurance and access to a reliable vehicle