Job Description

Job Location: Achieva Main Office - Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Position Type: Full TimeEmployment Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Pay Rate: $19.74–$21.85 per hour (based on experience and credentialing)
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2,000
Make a Meaningful Impact
Are you a mission-driven individual looking to make a difference in someone’s life? Achieva is seeking caring, compassionate, and reliable individuals to support people with disabilities in achieving independence, connection, and personal fulfillment. If you value flexibility, empowerment, and community-centered work, we welcome you to apply.
About Achieva
For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to supporting and including individuals with disabilities and their families. We envision a community where everyone leads a life of personal significance. Achieva provides personalized services and opportunities that respect each person’s unique aspirations.

Position Summary
The Housing Specialist plays a key role in supporting people living with disabilities to achieve and maintain housing stability by promoting community integration, inclusion, and the development of meaningful relationships and support networks. This role supports individuals throughout the entire housing journey—from searching for and securing housing to sustaining independent living—by providing person-centered supportive services. Reports to the Associate Director of Home & Community Services.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with each person served and their formal/informal support team to develop and implement a person-centered housing plan.
- Identify and address barriers that may impact tenant success; implement proactive strategies that support housing transitions and long-term stability.
- Advocate, support, and coordinate with community resources, landlords, neighbors, and housing organizations to foster successful housing relationships.
- Assist individuals with obtaining, completing, and understanding applications, leases, mortgages, rental agreements, tenant rights, landlord rights, and recertification processes.
- Provide resources and support related to eviction prevention and homelessness prevention when housing stability is at risk.
- Complete service notes in Therap on the same day services are provided, following agency guidelines.
- Meet established productivity and billing standards as defined by departmental goals.
- Complete all required assessments in alignment with department and funding guidelines.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Job duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications
- A belief that all people deserve the opportunity to pursue self-determined lives of personal significance.
- GED or High School Diploma required.
- Must be flexible to work on call as needed
- Experience with housing pathways, including lived experience, preferred.
- Prepared Renter Education Program (PREP by Inglis) trained or completion within the first 60 days of employment. (Provided by Achieva)
- Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle. Some local travel required to other Achieva locations.
- Able to pass required background checks (Act 33 and Act 34 clearances).
- Strong ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks
- Satisfactory FBI clearance required.
Why Join Achieva?
- Meaningful Work: Directly contribute to the lives of people with disabilities.
- Inclusive Culture: Be part of a values-driven, supportive team.
Comprehensive Benefits Include:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low employee contributions
- Company-Paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions after one year
- Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays to support work-life balanc
- Our Commitment to Inclusion
Achieva is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a workplace and community where all individuals feel respected, included, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
We are dedicated to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and activities. To request an accommodation, contact Human Resources at 412-995-5000, ext. 650 or hrsupport@achieva.info.