Housing Advocate - $18+ - Part Time (24 Hours)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $19.00 hourly

Do you feel strongly about helping and empowering people?

Are you at a point in your life where you're hoping to learn new skills?

Does helping to train volunteers sound rewarding?

DVSSP is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging. If you are excited about a role but your experience doesnt match every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying. You may be a great fit and just the candidate we are looking for!

If any of those sound like a fit - then we've been looking for you!

This position is for 24 hours per week and will be hybrid - this candidate's schedule will fall M-F.

The Benefits of being a Housing Advocate :

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Training
• Competitive Pay
• Annual education opportunities
• Internal Advancement
• All employment levels enjoy a Comprehensive Benefit package including PTO, Sick Time, and Agency Vehicle use for work related travel!
• Full time employment and certain levels of part time will enjoy the following additional benefits : Pension, Life Insurance, Extended Paid Leave, Medical / Dental / Vision, and eligibility for the Student Loan Forgiveness Program!

Like what you hear? Then let's get into more detail!

Job Duties

As relevant to worksite and as directed by Director of Housing, using an educative / supportive / trauma -informed

model : provide direct services including : telephone hotline counseling, safety planning, information and referrals,

accompaniment, individual advocacy, individual empowerment counseling, legal advocacy, transportation,

support groups, and victim compensation assistance.

Report child abuse as mandated by law, reinforcing to volunteers that they are mandated reporters and required

to report child abuse as directed by the requisite process in place.

Assist clients with their service plan work.

Maintain detailed and timely electronic counseling records. Prepare and submit all statistics and reports as

instructed.

Maintain facility, staff, volunteer, and client confidentiality at all times.

Complete trainings as directed by Director of Housing.

Assist all clients with any applications for public or subsidized housing.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Educate all clients on how to successfully attain and maintain permanent housing in both group or individualized

settings.

Comprehend Coordinated Entry process and assist in the completion of assessments, scrubbing of prioritization

list, and client education regarding the Coordinated Entry process.

Create contacts within the community regarding all resources required to attain and maintain permanent housing

including, but not limited to, private landlords, programs for utilities, and public housing case managers.

Regularly attend local / county housing meetings.

Become proficient in HUD regulations and guidelines.

Understand fair housing laws for Pennsylvania.

Understand fair market rents for service area.

Work on case management with clients directly related to securing and maintaining permanent housing including,

but not limited to, financial budgeting, efficient use of utilities, and maintaining a clean, safe home.

Process and distribute relocation funds to eligible clients as needed.

Comprehend and adhere to current funding guidelines.

Skills, Abilities, Education, Qualifications, and Experience

B.A., or B.S. in related field, (M.S.W. or M.A. preferred) or equivalent work experience

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Ability to provide on-going supervision, training, and professional development

Collaborate with peers and other departments within the agency

Working knowledge of community resources

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Proficient computer, Internet, and email skills

Core Competencies

Supports and speaks in positive terms about DVSSP mission and others in the organization.

Takes initiative to do more than is required or expected in the job.

Demonstrates genuine enthusiasm for learning new skills and assuming new / changing roles.

Takes full accountability for meeting commitments and achieving expected results.

Accepts challenges and uses creative approaches to assess and solve problems.

Exhibits a primary prevention mindset as a means toward ending domestic violence.

Supports and role models the core values of trauma informed care.

Required Skills, Abilities, Education, Qualifications, and Experience

Preferred Skills, Abilities, Education, Qualifications, and Experience

Clearances, Licenses, and Physical Requirements

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint processed in accordance with Public Law 92-522 and the Child Protective Services Law (Title 23, Pa C.S. Chapter 63), Federal Criminal History Background Check.

DVSSP is a Equal Opportunity Employer