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Family Housing First Case Manager

Gloucester, MA · On-site

$23 - $27.75/hr

Role Overview The Family Housing First Case Manager (HFCM) provides home and community-based case management support to families who have experienced chronic homelessness. The HFCM will understand ...

Action Inc.

Family Housing First Case Manager

Gloucester, MA · On-site

$23 - $27.75/hr

Role Overview The Family Housing First Case Manager (HFCM) provides home and community-based case management support to families who have experienced chronic homelessness. The HFCM will understand ...

The Thresholds

Certified Housing Specialist

Chicago, IL

$50K - $55K/yr

Join Thresholds, a mission-driven housing first organization as a Certified Housing Specialist! As a Certified Housing Specialist, you will manage a portfolio of Thresholds residential buildings. You ...

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How much do housing first jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for housing first in the United States is $45,221.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $50,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Housing First job?

A Housing First job typically involves providing support and services to individuals experiencing homelessness, using the Housing First approach. This model prioritizes providing stable, permanent housing without preconditions like sobriety or employment. Professionals in these roles may work as case managers, housing coordinators, or outreach workers, connecting clients to resources such as mental health care, substance use treatment, and employment support. The goal is to help people maintain housing stability and improve their overall well-being.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Housing First position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Housing First Case Manager, you need experience in social services, case management, and a strong understanding of homelessness and mental health issues, often supported by a relevant degree or certification in social work or human services. Proficiency in client management systems and documentation software, as well as knowledge of federal and local housing regulations, are important. Empathy, cultural competence, and strong interpersonal communication skills help build trust with clients to support their housing stability. These abilities are vital for providing effective, client-centered support and ensuring compliance with program and funding requirements.

What are the typical challenges faced by Housing First Case Managers, and how do they overcome them?

Housing First Case Managers often encounter challenges such as working with clients who have complex needs, navigating limited community resources, and addressing resistance to services. Success in this role involves creativity in problem-solving, strong advocacy, and maintaining a persistent, supportive approach while respecting each client's autonomy. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams—including healthcare providers, social workers, and housing agencies—helps case managers find tailored solutions for each individual. Ongoing training and supportive supervision are also key to managing stress and building resilience in this rewarding but demanding field.
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Infographic showing various Housing First job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Locum Tenens, 6% As Needed, 44% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 38% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,221 per year, or $21.7 per hour.
Housing First Case Manager

Housing First Case Manager

Institute For Human Services

Honolulu, HI • On-site

$20.50 - $24.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

The Housing First Case Manager creates permanent housing opportunities by developing an inventory of available housing units for IHS and other program (Shelter Plus Care, TANF, HPRP, etc.) clients with varying price ranges. Provides short term case management and/or work with other case management staff to ensure client's independent living skills help to maintain landlord/rental management relations.
Essential Functions

  • Implements IHS Supportive Housing programs to achieve performance outcomes of each program.
  • Provides outreach and establishes relationships with landlords to market housing programs.
  • Inspects rental units and communicates housing quality to HUD, landlord and client.
  • Conducts face to face housing presentations and schedules housing interviews with clients.
  • Assists clients with their service needs by maintaining a warm and welcoming attitude throughout the service episode.
  • Coordinates clients' applications to subsidy programs such as Section 8, or other types of permanent housing subsidies and assists them in meeting tenancy requirements, i.e. payments and lease requirements.
  • Handles evictions and lease compliance issues.
  • Assesses functioning level of clients' independent living skills.
  • Develops janitorial, maintenance and preventive plans that include regular checking to uncover problems to avoid crisis or failed placement.
  • Develops on-site behavior training including tenant safety education.
  • Provides internal reports of program activity as well as administer standardized client self-report measures as required by program specification and as determined by the Housing & Employment Director
  • Maintains records of referrals, assessments and placement plans in compliance with HUD Housing Counseling Plan.
  • Provides on-going evaluation, including Housing Assessment.
  • Documents all activities and interactions with clients through detailed progress/case notes.
IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace, and is an employer of National Service.

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