Housing Advocate

Delaware Opportunities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,060 - 37,116; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A community service organization in New York, NY is seeking a full-time Housing Advocate to support homeless and at-risk households in securing stable housing. The role involves conducting assessments, developing housing plans, and coordinating supportive services. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in human services, along with a strong commitment to client advocacy. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking individual needed for advocacy roles.
• Experience in human services preferred.
• Strong commitment to client-focused work.

Responsibilities

• Assist homeless and at-risk households in maintaining stable housing.
• Conduct client intakes and comprehensive assessments.
• Develop individualized housing action plans.
• Coordinate supportive services including employment, childcare, and transportation.
• Maintain complete and accurate client files.

Skills

Ability to relate well to individuals from low-income households

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Integrity

Reliability

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree and/or 4 years experience in human services

Job description

Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is seeking a full-time Housing Advocate to assist homeless and at-risk households in securing and maintaining stable housing. The ideal candidate is reliable, hardworking, and able to advocate for clients in a non-judgmental manner while working both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 4 years experience in human services
• Ability to relate well to individuals from low-income households
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Integrity, reliability, and professionalism

Schedule & Pay:

• 35 hours per week
• Starting pay: $22.93 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Assist homeless and at-risk households in securing and maintaining stable housing
• Conduct client intakes and comprehensive assessments
• Develop individualized housing action plans
• Coordinate supportive services including employment, childcare, and transportation
• Conduct regular client contact and maintain accurate monthly documentation
• Maintain complete and accurate client files
• Enter program data and billing information
• Prepare required reports in a timely manner
• Attend regular staff meetings
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

To Apply:

Please submit your application and resume to [e-mail] Applications are available on our website at www.delawareopportunities.org or may be picked up in person at:

For questions, please contact Joe Grevera at [phone].

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability.