ADVOCATE - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!
About The Position
Family Service League is seeking a full-time Advocate for a homeless shelter in Port Jefferson Station, NY. The Advocate The Advocate will be responsible for conducting client assessments and assisting clients in achieving self- sufficiency through advocacy, counseling, and resource referrals. The Advocate will perform client intakes, unit and perimeter checks, and overall support for clients. $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!
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in a human services or related field preferred.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, is required.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team are required.
- Ability to multi-task, be flexible and prioritize are required.
- Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with the homeless population is preferred.
- Flexibility to work at different sites is preferred.
Responsibilities
- The Advocate will perform intakes for new clients upon arrival at the shelter.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients.
- Assist clients to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions.
- The Advocate will provide ongoing support and counseling for clients in reaching their goals.
- Negotiate conflict resolution and crisis intervention between clients.
- Conduct regular unit/perimeter checks for safety.
- Issue violations for breaking of rules.
- Accurately report and document in detail all incidents that occur onsite.
- Transport clients in the Agency vehicle.
- Complete all necessary training as required.
- Obtain coverage when unable to work scheduled shift.
- Arrive timely for all scheduled shifts, including during inclement weather.
- 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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
