What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enduring VOICe/Rapid Rehousing Advocate position at Non-Profit Victim Service Agency/ Victim Outreach Intervention Center?
About the Role:
The Enduring VOICe/Rapid Rehousing (EV/RRH) Advocate is responsible for providing case management services to the participants of the Enduring VOICe (EV,) Permanent Supportive Housing and Rapid Rehousing (RRH) programs. The focus of the work is facilitating a continuum of care that allows victims to move towards self-sufficiency.
Essential Job Duties:
· Provide direct services to participants in the EV/RRH programs including, but not limited to, apartment location, individual counseling, advocacy, accompaniment, transportation, options and referrals
· Facilitate connections for participants with support systems that will allow them to establish roots within the community.
· Facilitate connections to mental health and/or substance abuse treatment and peer support services.
· Primary responsibility for assisting participants in development and achievement of individual service goal plans.
· Responsible for providing advocacy on behalf of clients with other institutions, agencies, schools, and systems.
· Responsible for monitoring the participants’ assigned housing for safety, security, and health/sanitary issues.
· Responsible for the just implementation of EV/RRH policies and procedures.
· Assists participants with development of basic life skills, as well as career and financial empowerment training which assists the participant with moving towards self-sufficiency.
· Performs related work as required by the EV/RRH Supervisor and/or Executive Director.
What we are looking for:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field. Experience in homelessness preferred.
VOICe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks required
Deep cleaning completed
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $17