• Complete intake assessments for new or progressing clients who are referred for housing services, ensuring all referral documentation is collected, reviewed, and validated for program enrollment.
• Maintain an active caseload to provide one-on-one support in identifying community resources, developing housing plans, and facilitating referrals and linkages as indicated.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments across all domains of a client’s life to determine service needs and priorities
• Provide case management, including coordination and monitoring of person-centered plans (PCPs), and ongoing progress evaluation
• Offer individual supportive counseling and assist clients with symptom management, crisis stabilization, and goal attainment
• Educate and support clients’ families, advocating for client rights, preferences, and self-determination

• Navigate housing assistance programs including Section 8, HUD programs, HOPWA, and state-specific IDD housing initiatives
• Conduct pre-inspections for new unit move-ins and relocations; coordinate with housing inspectors to ensure compliance with program and safety standards
• Obtain and document results of housing inspections and ensure all required follow-up actions are completed
• Develop and identify housing opportunities within the community; maintain updated knowledge of available housing resources
• Serve as a liaison and advocate between clients, landlords, and community partners to facilitate communication and problem resolution

• Organize and conduct structured group and individual activities that support clients’ housing goals, community integration, and independent living skills
• Provide direct service interventions aligned with the client’s PCP and in coordination with the multidisciplinary team
• Perform field-based outreach and support—approximately 80% of work performed in community settings

• Maintain comprehensive documentation in compliance with agency policies and regulatory requirements, including housing plans, progress notes, person-centered planning (PCP) records, and all Medicaid, state, and federal documentation standards
• Conduct program compliance activities including audits, evaluations, and reporting to ensure adherence to program, agency, and funding source requirements
• Manage annual housing recertification process by obtaining, verifying, and maintaining all required documentation to ensure continued eligibility and compliance
• Administer financial management services for clients in the representative payee program, including preparation and oversight of monthly budgets  
• Drive program excellence through active participation in annual service goal development, implementation tracking, and progress reporting against established metrics

• Identify housing resource materials and procure them by agency procedures
• Represent the agency in community meetings and collaborative initiatives focused on housing and mental health services
• Coordinate transportation to clients for community meetings, inspections, or other necessary appointments
• Provide on-call crisis intervention support during evening and weekend hours as needed

• Minimum an Associate degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in IDD services, case management, or housing support

• Experience with knowledge of affordable housing/rental assistance programs, landlord/tenant laws, Tax Credit Programs
• Knowledge of the (DDA) system, eligibility requirements, and related funding mechanisms
• Background in providing on-site job coaching, workplace accommodations, and employment retention support is preferred

• Valid Maryland driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• Must have the DDA state approved certificate from Maryland Inclusive Housing (MIH)

• Annual Salary: $60,000 – 70,000
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling to balance housing services responsibilities

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Bilingual capabilities
• Background in disability advocacy or services
• Experience with assistive technology and communication devices
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in skill development and community integration.