What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hope Housing Advocate position at Oswego County Opportunities, Inc.?
OCO’s Residential Services Department offers a variety of programs and services to help provide permanent and transitional housing to meet the special needs of individuals in our community. This position will assist with administrative oversight and casework activities for the H.O.P.E. Supportive Housing Program.
DUTIES:
- Ensure prompt and accurate data input into multiple databases
- Follow all OCO policies & procedures, OMH / ESSHI / HCR regulations and/or standards
- Conduct assessment of strengths, needs and goals and develops a viable plan of action with clients
- Monitor outcomes and updates plans accordingly, periodically reassesses needs
- Provide onsite visits to apartments to provide services and support
- Act as a liaison between tenants and landlord, neighbors or service providers when a communication barrier is present
- Support tenants in attaining their goals by providing hands on assistance, support, advocacy, linkages and education
- Provide assistance with tenant’s money management skills and encourages prompt payment of rent, bills and other responsibilities
- Perform related duties and special projects as required; provides recreational activities as scheduled
- Share on-call responsibility with other program staff on a rotating basis
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to relate with special populations and individuals/families with life difficulties in a warm, non-judgmental manner and be a good role model to clients.
- Creative in program planning, demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative and objectivity.
- Acceptable physical and mental health to carry out duties and responsibilities of the position: able to climb stairs, lift 25 lbs, and willing to assist with moving tenants in and out.
Location: Pulaski w/Travel
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 10 am to 6 pm
Friday & Saturday - 9 am to 5 pm
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