"The journey out of poverty includes
homes, jobs, education.
Love is an action word."
-Kay O'Rourke (executive director)
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Job Openings
HOUSING LOCATOR
Wellspring House, Inc. seeks a full-time Housing Locator to work with families in the shelter by assisting families to find permanent housing. This position is sited at our shelter for homeless families and local travel is required.
The Housing Locator must be knowledgeable about available housing and resources in multiple communities. This person must cultivate an active, participatory group of landlords, especially located in the Gloucester, Lynn/Salem areas, who will provide housing for families, based on available subsidies. You must be able to negotiate or mediate with landlords as needed, and be comfortable teaching each family the life skills necessary to be a good tenant. You have good organizational skills and will help a family to assemble housing paperwork, including applications, schedule apartment viewings, resolve arrearages or other barriers to housing placement, and perform CORI and credit checks. Written and spoken Spanish strongly preferred. Strong computer skills and experience in property management or housing search preferred. BA in Social Work or similar degree and 5 years experience providing assessment-based services. Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to jobs@wellspringhouse.org. No phone calls please. AA/EOE
