Career Opportunities

Housing Forward is experiencing substantial growth and is expanding its development team.  We are seeking a strategic, dynamic and experienced development professional for the new Institutional Giving Manager position. This team member will be responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to research, prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and congregations. Reporting to the Director of Development and Communication, this position includes the responsibility for writing proposals and submitting reports on grant funded projects and tracking the status of grants as required. This position will also be responsible for donor research, event support, and special administrative projects as needed. 

The Resident Assistant is responsible for the overall safety and well-being of clients in Interim Housing and building security during the overnight hours. The Resident Assistant is also responsible for answering overnight calls, completing accurate data entry into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database, and making hourly safety checks of the building. The Resident Assistant may also be responsible for preparing meals for clients who are approved for after-curfew arrival.  This position requires professional interactions, distribution of basic supplies and cooperating with other staff and volunteers.

The Housing Case Manager is responsible for the coordination and delivery of quality direct case management and stabilization services for clients in the Supportive Housing Program in accordance with standards and practices required by specific funders. The Housing Case Manager is also responsible for providing housing advocacy and linkage services that help to support retention in permanent housing. NB: This job description may have an addendum that outlines specific scopes or tasks as outlined by the funding sources or agency needs. If such the responsibilities outlined in the addendum are considered as essential as the ones listed below.

The Employment Counselor works directly with Career Passport clients in all phases of the employment readiness program from outreach to intake to the intensive therapeutic/teaching phase to job search and post hire retention services.  The Employment Counselor will also provide employment related assistance to clients on both an individual level and group level as warranted.

The MR & Fit Case Aide will participate in the following processes: 1) intake, assessment, and referral services to clients in program; 2) facilitation of clients’ linkage to other departments within Housing Forward’s continuum of care; and 3) provide crisis intervention, advocacy and education to and on behalf of clients.  The MR & FiT Case Aide strives to build a trusting relationship with clients in all programs in an effort to encourage access to services and housing and reduce the length of stay in these programs.