Housing Support Specialist - Flexible Schedule

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

22 days off per year

11 paid holidays per year

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment assistance

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Peace leave

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program in Homewood, IL seeks a Housing Program Case Aide to support youth and families, provide in-home services, and connect clients to community resources. The role requires reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a flexible schedule to meet program needs.

The position offers an hourly rate of $20.00 and supports delivery of housing advocacy within a client-centered framework, engaging with partners to help clients live safely in the community.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred or two years of college coursework.
• 2 years of work experience in direct service strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the Chicagoland area strongly preferred.
• Ability to drive own vehicle within service area required.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate program and participant needs.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to clients served and internal customers.
• Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers and copiers; word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Assist housing advocates to provide in-home supportive services, community resource referrals, advocacy, and other social service interventions to the clients.
• Communicate regularly with program participants via phone, virtually and in person, documenting each interaction following program guidelines and expectations.
• Conduct housing searches, reach out to community resources and assist program participants to connect to resources in their communities.
• Assist housing advocates to complete housing applications with the clients, review rental agreements and accompanying clients to view rental units.
• Follow-up with clients to review individual service plan implementation.
• Assist housing advocates to obtain furniture and utilities for the program participants.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in program related training.
• Completing all other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Valid driver’s license

Flexibility

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Associate’s degree or 2 years college coursework

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Mobile devices

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program in Homewood, IL seeks a Housing Program Case Aide to support youth and families, provide in-home services, and connect clients to community resources. The role requires reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a flexible schedule to meet program needs.

The position offers an hourly rate of $20.00 and supports delivery of housing advocacy within a client-centered framework, engaging with partners to help clients live safely in the community.