Part-Time Housing Advocate

My Place Home For The Homeless•Buffalo, NY

18h•$18 - $19

About The Position

We are seeking a diligent and compassionate Part-Time Housing Advocate focused on supporting unhoused/homeless clients in maintaining consistent living conditions. This role conducts housing search assistance, provides referrals, and safety plans. In addition to helping clients with health conditions, disabilities, or aging in daily tasks to maintain a comfortable living experience by providing essential services to the residents of our 8-unit apartment building.

Requirements

First Aid and CPR training is mandatory.
Licensed or Certified by State Board according to regulatory is a plus.
High School Diploma is required, Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Experience working in the mental health field or with disabled people.
Friendly, professional demeanor.
Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills.
Strong understanding of homelessness and housing policy.
Possesses superb written and spoken communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, community leaders, policymakers and others
Excellent time management skills; organized and able to prioritize
Comfortable with building personal relationships and dedicated to helping others
Empathetic and supportive with mentorship and leadership skills
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Able to travel to meet with clients or partners in care (locally primarily but possible to attend trainings or seminars outside city limits)
This position works for up to 20 hours a week.

Nice To Haves

Licensed or Certified by State Board according to regulatory is a plus.
High School Diploma is required, Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assessing client needs and developing strategies to help the client
Monitor residents’ activities to ensure safety and compliance with facility rules.
Providing support and resources for clients; good working relationship with support networks, government resources, and community resources
Researching and referring client resources such as health and childcare
Assisting residents with daily personal routines, including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and using the bathroom.
Caring for the well-being of clients and helping a wide range of clients, including people with serious illnesses, addictions, disabilities or who have been neglected
Providing companionship with residents and establishing a trusting relationship with them.
Organizing and influencing the community and policymakers to develop programs, policies, and services to assist in social work
Advocating and raising awareness on behalf of clients and the needs of the community and local services
Assisting clients by providing a family social worker, clinical social worker, school social worker, or healthcare social worker