People are at the heart of supportive housing and sustaining our workforce is important work for us all. Supportive housing staff are key in addressing homelessness and achieving long-term housing stability. Attracting, recruiting, onboarding, and retaining qualified professionals, such as case managers, housing specialists, peers, managers, and behavioral health experts, has become increasingly difficult. It is crucial to understand the varied workforce needs of people who support individuals and families as they transition from the streets into stable housing and remain housed.

 Join this lively session to connect with leaders in our sector as we share a variety of significant workforce considerations, including approaches to determining compensation, ensuring adequate staffing, providing training and supports and career ladders, and sustaining a thriving supportive housing workforce.