Housing Support Specialist for Youth & Families

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Sycamore (IL); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Training opportunities

Student loan repayment

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

22 days off per year

11 paid holidays per year

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Peace leave

Work anniversary trips

Zusammenfassung

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a Housing Program Case Aide in Sycamore, IL to support youth and families with in-home services, referrals, and community resources. The role collaborates with housing advocates to connect clients to housing options and wraparound supports.

The position requires reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to work a flexible schedule. NYAP offers extensive training and growth opportunities, plus competitive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Associate’s degree preferred or two years of college coursework.
• 2 years of work experience in direct service strongly preferred.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish 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.

Aufgaben

• 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 accompany 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.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Flexible schedule

Cultural sensitivity

Team player

Ausbildung

Associate degree preferred or 2 years college

Tools

MS Office

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Jobbeschreibung

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a Housing Program Case Aide in Sycamore, IL to support youth and families with in-home services, referrals, and community resources. The role collaborates with housing advocates to connect clients to housing options and wraparound supports.

The position requires reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to work a flexible schedule. NYAP offers extensive training and growth opportunities, plus competitive benefits.