Street Outreach & Housing Advocate

Breaking Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Breaking Ground is seeking a Housing Advocate in New York City to engage street homeless individuals, assess eligibility for Street to Home services, and help secure permanent housing. You will work with a partner during street outreach, respond to 311 calls, and coordinate with city agencies to connect clients with housing and supportive services.

The role requires two years of related experience, knowledge of local benefit programs, strong communication, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Two years related work experience.
• Knowledgeable about local benefit agencies and familiarity with substance abuse, mental health, and employment issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic record keeping.
• Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver's license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground, is a condition of employment.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with all persons on the street who appear homeless.
• Create and maintain active registry of chronic homeless clients; non-chronic included in registry.
• Conduct vulnerability assessment.
• Attend clinical supervision and training.
• Develop and maintain recordkeeping files and databases, completion of necessary reports and data entry.
• Communicate with team members through progress notes, program databases, reports, staff meetings, and weekly clinical supervision.
• Liaison with other service providers on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with Parks Department, NYPD, DSNY, MTA, and other agencies.
• Respond to 311 calls.
• Participate in Code Blue/Red.
• Monitor encampments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Breaking Ground is seeking a Housing Advocate in New York City to engage street homeless individuals, assess eligibility for Street to Home services, and help secure permanent housing. You will work with a partner during street outreach, respond to 311 calls, and coordinate with city agencies to connect clients with housing and supportive services.

The role requires two years of related experience, knowledge of local benefit programs, strong communication, and a valid driver's license.