Housing Advocate II (Day Shift)

Neighborhood Service Organization•Detroit, MI

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Approach and engage shelter clients and activities using Compassionate care approaches and interventions to facilitate and motivate Clients toward permanent housing and positive change. Observes and interacts with Clients throughout the facility to ensure safety and assist with reaching positive program outcomes and supportive services. The Housing Advocate II will have use of a company vehicle. This position requires providing transportation for the clients for a variety of appointments and other needed services.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Michigan Chauffeur License
Reliable Transportation

Nice To Haves

Experience in customer service, human services or related field preferred but not required.
Some completion of college coursework in Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Practices the NSO’s treatment model, ethics, standards of conduct and procedures.
Committed to continuing professional growth by reading various forms of Organization or professional literature, attending scheduled orientation, training classes, workshops, and cross training by observing groups and staff.
Reports all program information to supervisors or assigned persons based on policies and procedures, including CAM staff and other program teams to be used for housing and program planning. This will include emotionally challenging situations.
Perform intake screening and orientation for new clients entering shelter
Responsible for de-escalating Clients and guiding persons needing crisis assistance and using training, tools, and sound judgement to minimize challenging or aggressive behaviors.
Responsible for monitoring medications as prescribed by medical professionals and following medication monitoring policy.
Responsible for modeling, practicing, supporting, and articulating the NSO’s treatment philosophy to clients, volunteers, donors, and other staff.
Responsible for supporting the completion, accuracy, and documentation of Clients intakes in accordance with NSO’s Documentation Policy.
Responsible for communicating organization procedures and expectations, including Shelter expectations to clients.
Responsible for positive and professional interactions with Clients, coworkers, volunteers, donors and organization partners.
Responsible for assisting in providing and documenting referrals to other community services, appropriate for client support and care.
Assist in providing education, training, and coaching to Clients regarding establishing and maintaining permanent housing.
Responsible for learning and accurately inputting data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Committed to solving problems with Clients and other co-workers to ensure a positive and productive working environment.
Maintain positive community relations with key community partnerships including but not limited to law enforcement and community mental health.
Support the facilitation and document all safety drills/tests and actual incidents, including critical incidents, emergency plan drills or actual events and shift logs or report
Perform routine health and safety checks on all shelter clients
Assist in monitoring and maintaining a safe and secure environment
Assist with serving meals to shelter residents
Provide support to clients in achieving independence with activities of daily living, such as hygiene, grooming, and daily routines.
Stock and organize supplies
Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the building
Accept & organize donated items
Answer and direct phone calls
Track, document, and communicate shelter census and bed inventory
Document incidents clearly and objectively in the form of an Incident Report
Attend monthly staff meetings and individual supervision
Serve as the primary driver for the Detroit Healthy Housing Center, executing daily transports as well as handling special requests and/or individualized transportation needs.
Complete daily and monthly vehicle inspection checklists.
Ensure that vehicle is kept clean and safe at all times by cleaning/sanitizing both inside and outside parts of the vehicle when needed.
Ensure vehicle maintenance is completed and that fluid levels are properly and safely maintained.
Obtain and submit all records and receipts for gas and/or vehicle maintenance.
Report any instance of mishap or accident’ submit written documentation when an incident report is necessary
Follow all public health guidelines related to safety and sanitation.
Complete all required training courses
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and applicable rules and regulations of grantors.
Comply with and adhere to department and NSO policies and procedures.
Performs other duties related to the essential duties of the position and within the individual’s capabilities as assigned by one’s supervisor.