Housing Specialist

People Encouraging People is a non-profit behavioral healthcare corporation dedicated to providing life-transforming rehabilitation and support services to people who are disabled or disadvantaged. PEP services are values-based and designed specifically for each individual’s challenges. PEP is committed to helping our clients become accepted and productive members of our community. Positions are available in Hyattsville & Rockville, MD People Encouraging People participates in community behavioral health services. We are directly involved with people who have serious and persistent mental health and substance abuse disorders. We continuously strive to provide these clients with integrity, honesty and respect. The position requires field foot work 80% of the time. Thie position is not for hybrid work. Job Description Plan and implement housing services for clients who have co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Acts as a facilitator and resource person to consumers and other staff regarding the identification, development, and attainment of housing opportunities. Person will also be an expert in the maintenance of housing in the community and development of independent living skills. Performs other rehabilitation duties as assigned by Program Manager. Need someone with a good eye for detail; filing; focused; hardworking; flexible and patient with consumer is a desired candidate ACCOUNTABILITIES Develop and identify housing opportunities for consumers. Direct service to clients (individual and group) EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor’s Degree in mental health field preferred and/or three years equivalent work experience in mental health and / or substance abuse services. Skill Requirement: Two to three months OJT required for efficient job performance. Job Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have a clean driving record. Must have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Location: Rockville, Maryland, US

Posted Date: 11/20/2025