Social Worker, Housing Specialist

Social WorkerFull-Time

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Job Description

Concord Counseling is one of the most highly acclaimed, behavioral health non-profit centers in Central Ohio. Based in Westerville and founded in 1972, Concord is dedicated to healing people in mind and spirit with programs and services that change lives.

Why Choose Concord?

Concord is fully accredited by the national Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities signifying quality & excellence, person-centered care, continuous improvement, accountability and trustworthiness.

Social Workers will work alongside professionals who demonstrate our agency values of inclusion, teamwork, commitment and integrity. At Concord you will find collaboration, mentorship, a commitment to your professional growth, and a culture that supports you bringing your whole authentic self to work every day.

Your Job Opportunity

Social Worker, Housing Specialist (known as a Service Coordinator) to assist individuals with mental health and/or drug/alcohol issues who have experienced homelessness and now live in supportive housing.

  • Engage tenants with activities and education both within the housing program and the outside community Supporting the recovery process for each assigned tenant.
  • Opportunity to build a community of neighbors and introduce folks to fun/sober activities around the city.
  • Assisting tenants with identifying and addressing barriers to success and to develop coping skills to live independently and as part of a community.
  • Providing limited case management services

Requirements

Qualifications Needed for Success for a Social Worker, Housing Specialist

  • Minimum Associates Degree in Social Work or a related field is required
  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and computer literacy are essential

What We Offer You

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage for peace of mind. Flexible spending and health savings accounts available.
  • Retirement Security: Contribute to a 401(k) plan and watch your savings grow for a secured future.
  • Protection Against Uncertainties: Concord paid life insurance and long-term disability ensuring financial security during unexpected challenges.
  • Work-Life Balance: Social Workers enjoy ample vacation time, sick time and observe 9 agency holidays to rejuvenate and spend quality time with loved ones.
  • Grow in Your Profession: Supervision toward independent license and CEU’s provided at no cost further enhanced by a student loan repayment program.

If you are ready to serve with your heart, apply now at concordcounseling.org

Concord Counseling Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Housing Specialist assists individuals with mental health or substance use issues who have experienced homelessness by providing case management and support. They facilitate community engagement, help tenants develop independent living skills, and address barriers to success.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Mental health supportSubstance abuse supportCrisis interventionIndependent living skills trainingCommunication skills

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 30% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

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Salary Distribution43 jobs · 33 employers

14
<$75k
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$75k-100k
4
$100k-125k
11
$125k-150k
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$152k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 33 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
CME allowance
35% this job
Loan repayment
18% this job
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$73.16/hr
#2

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$58.21-$70.76/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Westerville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$416k
Typical market rent
$1,669/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Concord Counseling Services

Mental Health Care
Westerville, Ohio
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
401(k) plan
Paid life insurance and long-term disability
Ample vacation time, sick time, and 9 agency holidays
Supervision toward independent license
CEU's provided at no cost
Student loan repayment program