What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supported Housing Advocate/Case Manager position at Joseph's House & Shelter?
About us
Joseph's House & Shelter is a small business in Troy, NY. We are inclusive, collaborative, supportive and our goal is to provide non-judgmental services to end homelessness.
Joseph’s House & Shelter, Inc., is an award winning homeless services organization that has been in operation since 1983. We are actively seeking an Advocate/Case Manager dealing with single adults at our Hill Street location. This person should be self-motivated, able to work within a team, have strong listening skills, ability to empathize in a non-judgmental manner, and complete required paperwork in a timely fashion.
Our programs utilize a Harm Reduction Principles and Housing First model in reaching our mission of "Providing non-judgmental services to end homelessness.” The right candidate would be able to navigate severe mental illness, active substance and alcohol use, understanding the principles of Harm Reduction.
Some key duties of these positions will be:
- Maintaining case notes
- Create support plans and goals based on tenant driven goals
- Navigate the mental health and treatment systems
- Working within a team both within the agency and with outside providers
- Ability to take on-call responsibilities
- Community engagement both with providers and tenants and/or families
- Assistance with maintaining apartment code standards
- Light kitchen duties / preparing and serving meals
- Front desk / administrative duties
We believe in our tenants right to self-determination and support tenants and/or families in their own personal goals and life choices. We're seeking a motivated candidate that has an open mind and can meet people where they are.
Joseph’s House offers a generous paid time off package as an agency dedicated to self-care.
This is a full time position with the possibility of occasional weekend/evening/holiday hours. This position requires rotating on-call responsibilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $17.00 per hour
Joseph’s House & Shelter is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
