ADVOCATE

Established in 1926, Family Service League is

a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to

individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their

lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more

than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20

locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long

Island's most vulnerable

citizens.

SCHEDULE : Monday - Friday

8am-4pm

SUMMARY :

Family Service League is seeking a

full-time Advocate for a homeless

shelter in Smithtown, NY. The Advocate will be responsible for

conducting client intakes, curfew checks, safety checks, and

provide transportation. The Advocate will perform crisis

intervention, ensure compliance with shelter rules, and monitor

safety throughout the shelter.

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!

We offer a

competitive compensation, and generous benefits package including

the

following :

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Health

and Dental Insurance

Vision

Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

(FSA)

Retirement Savings Plan with a 5%

employer contribution

Life and AD&D

Insurance

Generous PTO (paid time

off)

Up to 11 paid

Holidays

Paid Sick

Leave

Student Tuition Remission

Program

Employee Assistance Program

(EAP)

Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term

Disability

Employee Discounts and

more!

RESPONSIBILITIES : The

Advocate will complete new client intakes.

Explain shelter rules and regulations to

clients.

Conduct curfew checks, which includes

walking outdoors to each unit.

Conduct Safety

Checks.

Monitor the safety of the property.

The Advocate will address any issues of safety

in unit, remove any dangerous items.

Assist

with pantry distribution.

Assist with

distribution of donations.

Turn over rooms for

new clients.

Provide

transportation.

Provide crisis

intervention.

The Advocate will oversee

compliance of rules, regulations, and policies of

shelter.

Set and observe appropriate boundaries

with clients; observe client confidentiality and HIPPA

protocols.

Advocate for client

needs.

Attend staff meetings, individual

supervision, and trainings as

required.

Collaborate with the Security to

discuss and resolve client

incidents.

Responsible for reading and

understanding the Policy and Procedure

Manual.

Required to read and respond to daily

emails.

All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS : High

school diploma or equivalent required.

Prior

experience in Human Services or related field

preferred.

Knowledge of homeless population and

DSS policies and regulations.

Excellent

organizational and time-management skills

required.

Strong interpersonal and verbal and

written communication skills required.

Proficient

computer skills, including Microsoft Office

required.

Valid and clean NYS Driver's License

required.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS : This

position requires sitting and standing for extended periods, as

well as moderate lifting up to 10-15 pounds. The employee must also

be able to go up and down

stairs.

Compensation

details : 0 Yearly

Salary

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