Housing Specialist
Child & FamilyNewport, Rhode Island, United States
Posted March 26, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Child & Family is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with over 150 years of experience providing comprehensive social services in Rhode Island. The company focuses on strengthening families, individuals, and communities through supportive housing, residential services, behavioral health, early childhood education, and other evidence-based programs. Child & Family's core beliefs in family support and community responsibility guide its mission to empower engaged community members who thrive.
Job Description
The Housing Specialist will provide assistance to multiple programs within the agency with knowledge of accessing and navigating a complex and under-resourced system of housing. The role is hybrid, with 20% remote work, and requires providing case management services, identifying permanent housing options, and connecting clients to other community resources.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree in social work or related field preferred
- Experience navigating the RI Housing system required
- Background in property management, familiar with Section 8 voucher process and/or knowledge of low-income housing opportunities preferred
- Experience in Human Services, preferably with children and/or adolescents a plus
- Strong organizational, critical thinking and time-management skills
- Basic computer skills required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
- Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Statewide travel is required
- Must have valid driver's license, auto insurance and car registration
- Must authorize Child & Family to complete a motor vehicle records check
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off