Temporary Advocate Transitional Housing Program

Job Details

Job Location

NEW DIRECTIONS Family Service Center - Oceanside, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Salary Range

$66560.00 - $70000.00 Salary / year

Job Posting Date(s)

Start Date

11 / 04 / 2025

Temporary Advocate - Transitional Housing Program

Join a dedicated staff to help transitional age youth take the next steps to a successful future while learning new skills and

enhancing your future in Social Services.

GENERAL FUNCTION : Provision of direct casework to former foster youth and support with daily operations and outreach for the Transitional Housing Program.

• Delivers direct case management services to program participants.
• Delivers group education and support to program participants in formal monthly groups and / or makes connections and arrangements for guest educators.
• Delivers individual education and support to participants as a follow-up to group curriculum for transitional youth needing intensive education and support in specific areas.
• Adheres to county contract requirements and state Title 22 regulations.
• Collects data required for County's Monthly Progress Report for participants on caseload and provides to Director of Transitional Housing.
• Assists Director of Transitional Housing with required outcome monitoring.
• Assists with required agency and County database entry and reports.
• Assists Director of Transitional Housing with linkage to outside educational, financial, health, mental health, and employment resources.
• Provides outreach and presentations to referral sources regarding program services.
• Initiates connections with outside educational, financial support, health, community and employment resources to facilitate delivery of services.
• Facilitates development and maintenance of community partnerships.
• Shares information with program staff and participants on community resources.
• Interfaces with maintenance staff and apartment management staff.
• Oversees community service activities of participants.
• Provides initial and ongoing training to volunteers / Mentors in conjunction with Human Resources staff and Director of Transitional Housing.
• Refers and interfaces with mental health professionals as needed by participants.
• Completes case plan follow-up activities with participants.
• Serves as alternate staffing during absences / vacations as needed.
• Assists with roommate mediation and education to resolve or prevent roommate issues.
• Rotates with other Advocates and Director of Transitional Housing to be the 24 / 7 on-call staff for seven consecutive days. While on call, must be able to arrive to the New Directions Oceanside office within 30 minutes for emergency support.
• Meets with each client on their assigned case load at least one time per week and enters each client's apartment at least 1 time per week, unless otherwise stated in an approved Needs and Services Plan.
• Will complete all intake assessments / documents by required deadlines.
• Maintain written documentation, including client case notes, at the clinical standard of the field and enter all documentation into agency and County database on a weekly basis.
• If applicable to education and experience, provide individual and / or counseling services to program participants.
• Assists with apartment moves and cleaning of apartments as needed.
• Carryout program services within budget guidelines.
• Maintains cash and supply controls.
• Submits expense reports and mileage expense reports to Director of Transitional Housing.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, child development, education, or equivalent degree in human services or behavioral science as determined by the Department