ADVOCATE - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Family Service League Inc. • Town of Huntington, NY

6h

About The Position

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Advocate for our homeless shelter in Huntington. The Advocate will be responsible for conducting client assessments and ultimately assisting clients in achieving self- sufficiency through advocacy, counseling, and resource referrals.

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in human services preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.
• The ability to work as part of a team required.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.
• Valid and clean New York State Driver’s License required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with the homeless population preferred.
• Flexibility to work at different sites is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Advocate will perform intake for new clients upon arrival at the shelter.
• Provide ongoing support and counseling for clients in reaching their goals.
• Abide by FSL’s Code of Ethics- Understand ethical behavior, ensure own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• The Advocate will negotiate conflict resolution and crisis intervention between clients, if and when, the occasion arises.
• Conduct regular unit/perimeter checks for safety.
• Issue violations for the breaking of rules.
• The Advocate will accurately report and document in detail all incidences that occur onsite.
• Transport clients in the Agency vehicle, as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED