ADVOCATE

Family Service League Inc.•Brentwood, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Service League is seeking a part-time Advocate for a homeless shelter in Brentwood, 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in Human Services or related field preferred.
Knowledge of the homeless population and DSS policies and regulations.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, required.
Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete new client intakes.
Explain shelter rules and regulations to clients.
Conduct Curfew Checks.
Conduct Safety Checks.
Monitor the safety of the property.
Address any issues of safety in unit, remove any dangerous items.
Assist with pantry distribution.
Assist with distribution of donations.
Provide transportation.
Provide crisis intervention.
Oversee compliance with 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 training 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.