Housing Advocate

Join CHAPS Housing Solutions Team!

CHAPS is seeking a compassionate, empathetic, and organized Housing Advocate to support individuals and families experiencing housing instability. The Housing Advocate plays a key role in helping participants navigate barriers, access community resources, and move toward safe, stable, permanent housing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support and advocacy to program participants

• Assist individuals in locating and securing safe, affordable housing

• Develop and monitor housing plans in partnership with participants

• Connect participants to mainstream benefits, employment, mental health, medical, and other community resources

• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation

• Collaborate with landlords, service providers, and community partners

• Prioritize crisis situations and respond with sound judgment

• Work both independently and as part of a team to achieve program goals

Qualifications & Skills

• Empathetic and nonjudgmental approach when working with vulnerable populations

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities

• Self-directed and highly organized

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong documentation and record-keeping abilities

• Familiarity with local housing and supportive service resources preferred

This position requires professionalism, flexibility, and a strong commitment to helping individuals achieve housing stability and long-term success.

Submit your resume to Sandy Farkas at [email protected] .