Rapid Re-Housing Advocate

KG Workforce Solutions, LLC; Cayce (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Retirement plan

Job summary

KG Workforce Solutions, LLC invites applications for a Rapid Re-Housing Advocate in the Columbia, SC area. The role focuses on directly helping survivors of intimate partner violence with housing and related services.

Responsibilities include outreach, housing coordination, needs analysis, case management, crisis intervention, and connecting clients to community resources. On-site delivery supports families and children through life skills and independence.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences or related field.
• Understanding intimate partner violence and its effects on survivors and children.
• Ability to handle emergency/crisis situations independently.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Obtain and maintain Victim Service Provider (VSP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to inform intimate partner violence survivors of this program.
• Assist survivors in obtaining safe, secure, scattered-site housing for themselves and children.
• Assist clients in conducting needs and strengths analysis with goals and timelines.
• Provide case management, crisis intervention, and referrals as an advocate.
• Facilitate access to community resources such as vocational rehab, health services, childcare, transportation, food, and employment.
• Offer early intervention and case management services for children in the housing program.
• Coordinate or present life skills programs and help clients gain decision-making competency.
• Encourage independence and self-sufficiency as goals are achieved.
• Complete notes, case summaries, intake forms, service plans, exit evaluations, and documentation accurately.
• Perform duties in compliance with policies, procedures, and grant requirements.

Skills

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences

Job description

We are recruiting for a Rapid Re-Housing Advocate in the Columbia, SC area.

• Can you collaborate well under pressure?
• Do you have a passion for making a different in the lives of people in your community?

As a Rapid Re-housing Advocate, you will directly help survivors of intimate partner violence.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach to inform intimate partner violence survivors of this program.
• Assist intimate partner violence survivors in obtaining safe, secure, scattered-site housing for themselves and their dependent children.
• Assist clients in conducting needs and strengths analysis with goals, objectives, and timelines for achievement.
• Provide case management services, crisis intervention and prevention, and make referrals, act as an advocate for clients.
• Facilitate program participants’ access to community resources such as vocational rehabilitation, health services, childcare, transportation, food, and employment opportunities.
• Offer early intervention and case management services for children in the housing program.
• Coordinate or present life skills programs and assist clients in achieving competency in decision making.
• Encourage and foster independence and self-sufficiency as program participants achieve their goals.
• Complete required notes, case summaries, intake forms, service plans, exit evaluations, summaries, and other documentation with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform job functions in compliance with policies and procedures and grant requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences or a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or work experience.
• Understanding intimate partner violence and its effect on survivors and their children.
• Ability to handle emergency/crisis situations in an independent manner.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation to be used for work-related travel, and adequate vehicle insurance.
• Obtain and maintain Victim Service Provider (VSP) certification.

This is a full-time, on-site position offering competitive benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Short-term disability insurance
• Retirement programs