Housing Case Manager/Advocate

East Bay Community Action Program; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

East Bay Community Action Program is seeking a full-time Housing Advocate to provide enrollment and case management for its home stabilization programs. Responsibilities include community outreach, client assessments, and managing housing information. Candidates should have a background in human services, strong communication skills, and a valid driver’s license. Competitive compensation and benefits include tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off including personal, vacation and sick time

12 holidays

Up to 3% retirement plan match after 1 year

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, or high school degree with 1 year experience.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services linking clients to housing stabilization.
• Conduct interviews and assessments for placement in the homeless program.
• Complete home visits to assess clients’ living situations.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Case Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

High School/GED

Job description

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East Bay Community Action Program is hiring for a full-time, Housing Advocate. The Housing Advocate provides enrollment and case management for EBCAP’s home stabilization programs. This position will perform activities related to community outreach, identification of EBCAP housing clients, conducting client assessments, managing housing information and referrals for Family Development, client goal setting, and linkages according to the benchmark goals established in HUD and RIDOH grants and identified EBCAP initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide case management services that link clients to services that will lead to housing stabilization. This includes interviews and assessments of homeless families for placement in the EBCH homeless program.
• Provide daily community outreach/recruitment for identified EBCAP initiatives as needed. Work collaboratively with EBCAP staff to address client needs referred through Unite Us, Contact Us, EBCAP’s social services extension and other sources.
• Complete home visits to assess clients’ current living situation and develop goals for continued home stabilization and/or lead safety.
• Participate in regularly scheduled supervision with Manager of Housing Support Services and/or Senior Director Workforce Development & Social Services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred or High School/GED required with 1 year experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Communicate and coordinate with other EBCAP programs, to accept referrals for EBCAP clients who have the need for other services.
• Be able to complete comprehensive/holistic assessment and implement/follow up with appropriate referrals/linkages including selected resources.
• Establish trusting/non-judgmental relationships and set appropriate boundaries.
• Competitive compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off to include personal, vacation and sick time, 12 holidays
• Up to 3% retirement plan match after 1 year of employment