ADVOCATE - $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Part-Time Advocate

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

Family Service League is seeking a part-time Advocate for a homeless shelter in Brentwood, NY. The Advocate will be responsible for conducting client intakes, curfew checks, safety checks, and provide transportation. The Advocate will perform crisis intervention, ensure compliance with shelter rules, and monitor safety throughout the shelter.

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Responsibilities:

• Complete new client intakes.
• Explain shelter rules and regulations to clients.
• Conduct Curfew Checks.
• Conduct Safety Checks.
• Monitor the safety of the property.
• Address any issues of safety in unit, remove any dangerous items.
• Assist with pantry distribution.
• Assist with distribution of donations.
• Provide transportation.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Oversee compliance with rules, regulations and policies of shelter.
• Set and observe appropriate boundaries with clients; observe client confidentiality and HIPPA protocols.
• Advocate for client needs.
• Attend staff meetings, individual supervision, and training as required.
• Collaborate with the Security to discuss and resolve client incidents.
• Read and understand the Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Read and respond to daily emails.
• This position is essential to the safe and continuous operation of the program. Essential employees are expected to report to work during inclement weather and other relevant emergency situations to ensure uninterrupted care and support for clients.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in Human Services or related field preferred.

Knowledge of the homeless population and DSS policies and regulations.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.

Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, required.

Valid and clean NYS Driver's License required.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to go up and down stairs.

This position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time.