Resident Advocate, Avivo Village - On-Call

Description

Do you know you have the power to change the course of someone’s life?
At Avivo, we do this every day—meeting people where they are, walking alongside them as they find stability, and holding space for dignity, growth, and hope. If you believe in the power of human connection, in seeing the full person beyond their circumstances, and in creating a world where everyone has a place to call home, then we want you on our team.

Your Role:

As a Resident Advocate, you will be a steady, compassionate presence for individuals transitioning out of homelessness. You’ll provide safety, support, and resources in moments that matter—offering a warm meal, de-escalating conflicts, ensuring a peaceful night’s rest, and connecting residents with critical services. Your role is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to build trust, restore dignity, and help people reclaim their futures.

Key Responsibilities Include:

✅ Ensuring the safety and well-being of residents by conducting home checks and monitoring the space.
✅ Providing basic needs—passing out meals, beverages, and harm reduction supplies.
✅ Engaging with residents, building rapport, and creating a supportive environment.
✅ De-escalating conflicts and addressing crisis situations with empathy and professionalism.
✅ Supporting residents’ journeys by accompanying them to appointments and assisting with transitions in housing.
✅ Facilitating community-building activities to promote stability and connection.

Qualifications

What You Offer:

✔ A heart for service. You see the dignity in every person, no matter their circumstances.
✔ Two years of experience working with single adults experiencing homelessness, OR lived experience that equips you to serve with understanding and insight.
✔ Openness to Harm Reduction & Housing First principles—and a willingness to learn and grow in this approach.
✔ Ability to pass a DHS background check.

Preferred (but not required):

📌 Experience in a behavioral health setting or knowledge of mental health, chemical health, and trauma-informed care.
📌 Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and community resources.
📌 A degree (Associate’s, Bachelor’s) in a related human services field.

What We Offer:

💙 A mission-driven culture that values diversity and lived experience.
📅 10 paid holidays generous PTO
🌍 Flexible schedules (including hybrid/remote options for some roles).
🩺 Comprehensive benefits—medical, dental, HSA/FSA, disability coverage, and more.
🏡 401(k) with employer match to invest in your future.
🩹 Nice Healthcare membership for virtual and in-home primary care.
🚗 Mileage reimbursement for travel related to resident support.
📚 Clinical supervision toward licensure for qualifying roles.

Make a Difference with Avivo.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to stand in the gap, to be a source of hope, to make the world a little kinder, one person at a time. If this speaks to you, we encourage you to apply.

🔹 Now Hiring: On-call positions for all shifts; specifically needs individuals available for overnights, day/overnight weekends 🔹

Avivo is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.

Salary : $19 - $24