Advocate: Graveyard Shift

Africatown Community Land Trust•Seattle, WA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Benu Community Home has a rewarding opportunity to be part of change in the Black Community through empowerment and service work in our Advocate position. The Advocate role is the front-line support and resource from community members at our new Benu Community Home. This role is critical to the success of the Benu Community Home. We are seeking candidates passionate about positive change and committed to ACLT's mission, vision, values and have passion for achieving outcomes that are impactful. Join us in creating a legacy! ABOUT US Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) was formed to acquire , steward and develop land assets that are necessary for the Black/African diaspora community to grow and thrive in place in the Central District as well as support other individuals and organizations in retention and development of land. The Africatown Community Land Trust board is comprised of real estate professionals, business executives, entrepreneurs, business professionals and long-time community members from the Central District. The Benu Community Home is Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT ) new year-round low-barrier transitional housing program and supportive services for self-identifying males experiencing houselessness. Founded in October 2021, Benu Community Home is part of ACLT's growth plan to build vibrant and thriving Black Communities and co-design culturally responsive programs and services with community members to meet the needs of community members. MISSION To acquire , develop, and steward land in Greater Seattle to empower & preserve the Black Community. VISION Vibrant and thriving black communities through land ownership. ABOUT THE POSITION The Advocate position reports to the Advocate Supervisor and works on-site at the Benu Community Home. This position greets community members into the space and assist with getting the immediate needs supported and completing the intake process prior to case manager support. This position will work swing or graveyard and positively engages with community member residence daily.

Requirements

One year of experience working with people experiencing houselessness
High School Completion or equivalent
Foundational knowledge and/or experience working with people with mental health issues and/or substance use disorder
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and intersectionality with systems of oppression - specifically racism
Knowledge and experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
Knowledge of harm reduction program model
Ability to work within the mission, goals, and objectives of Benu Community Home
Ability to commit to developing and safekeeping a workplace that values and supports a culturally responsive learning and growth environment
Ability to contribute to a work environment that fosters respect, teamwork, and excellence.

Nice To Haves

College-level classes toward a degree in Social Service.
Previous work experience in programs that work with high-needs participants.
CPR/First Aid training

Responsibilities

Coordinate with other social service partners internally and externally, as needed to meet the needs of community members residing at Benu Community Home
Model interpersonal and living skills community members residing at Benu Community Home
Assist with meal prep, cleaning, laundry, errands, transportation, and other supportive needs for community members residing at Benu Community Home
Learn and support safety and compliance guidelines for employees and community members
Provide crisis intervention and advocacy to participants
Maintain a safe and comfortable living & meeting environment, performing janitorial duties and removal of garbage from individual units and common areas
Work as a team with other colleagues on shift and be able to work independently without direct supervision
Admit new community members via the intake evaluation and assessment process
Review and record notes and information in HMIS and other required databases
Contribute to maintaining client records, updating information on an ongoing basis
Review policies and procedures with community member residents as needed
Maintain accurate community member residents count throughout work shift
Complete frequent scheduled floor checks throughout work shifts
Engage outside professionals (Mental Health Professionals, Medics, etc.)
Assist with coordinating errands, medical appointments, etc.
Manage front desk and building security, including welcoming new community members/guests, visitors, and donors, monitoring security cameras and lobby, ensuring building and program rules, and sanitizing client belongings
Perform routine walk-through of the entire building to engage with clients and ensure safety
Process messages and maintain accurate client tracking records, including the bar list
Answer phones and assist with reception duties as needed
Assist outside vendor with serving meals that are prepared off-site and delivered to the building
Assist participants as they move into or out of the building
Supervise volunteers on shift
Work with off-site volunteers providing advice and support
Attend staff meetings, workshops, retreats, and in-service classes as provided.
Maintain accurate record of hours worked and turn in timesheets on schedule.
Contribute to and support a positive, team-oriented work environment; participate with other staff members in group decision-making process.
Assist with client and program laundry as needed
Maintain cleanliness and order at the front desk and lobby area.
Inform supervisors of facilities and client-related issues.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.