An excellent opportunity for people entering Social Service/Chemical Dependency/Mental Health/Criminal Justice fields.
Requirements
- Develop and understanding of 'Housing First' and 'Harm Reduction' philosophies and apply to specific duties.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to effectively advocate for tenants.
- Provide advocacy to assist tenants in accessing appropriate health care and community services.
- Coordinate tenant appointments and attend tenant appointments as needed.
- Requires flexibility in schedule.
- Maintain agency vehicles including fueling, upkeep, mileage logs, and coordinating repairs.
- Engage in daily interactions with tenants and team members that support housing stability.
- Provide tenant advocacy including encouragement of goal completion and participation with tenant/staffing meetings to implement Harm Reduction strategies.
- Accurately log, verbally communicate, and document tenant needs/activities as required.
- Participate with team meetings regarding tenant stability/needs and carry out developed tasks.
- Maintain and update database for appointments and generate appointment reminders.
- Receive and retrieve medications from vendors.
- Complete weekly room checks.
- Conduct, create, recruit, advertise, and participate in weekly tenant activities.
- Assist in managing an inventory of activity incentives.
- Respond to and resolve issues of controversy that may arise between tenants and/or guests using Non-Violent crisis intervention strategies.
- Manage difficult tenant issues by de-escalating potentially volatile situations and seeking additional help, including police assistance as needed.
- Perform basic office duties and support: faxing, copying, compiling, filing, computer work, stocking supplies, and data collection.
- Attend and participate in routine staff meeting and training opportunities.
- Cover vacant shifts as needed and be on call as needed.
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Sick time
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
