Rapid Re-Housing Advocate

KG Workforce Solutions; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Retirement programs

Job summary

A community support organization is recruiting a Rapid Re-Housing Advocate in Columbia, SC. This full-time, on-site position focuses on assisting survivors of intimate partner violence in securing safe housing and accessing community resources. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, a solid understanding of intimate partner violence, and experience in crisis management. Competitive benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of intimate partner violence and its effects on survivors.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to inform survivors of the program.
• Assist survivors in securing housing for themselves and their children.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management services.

Skills

Collaboration under pressure

Passion for community service

Understanding of intimate partner violence

Crisis management

Life skills coaching

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