Tenant Advocate

Center City Housing Corp; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

A supportive housing organization in Duluth, MN is seeking a Tenant Advocate to provide direct support to tenants in a supportive housing complex. The role involves advocating for tenants to access health services, aiding transportation needs, and engaging in daily interactions with tenants to ensure housing stability. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and have strong interpersonal skills to work with individuals facing behavioral health challenges. This full-time position includes driving agency vehicles and maintaining tenant engagement activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Experience with the target population is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• Driving and basic vehicle maintenance knowledge.
• Must have valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for tenants in accessing health care and community services.
• Operate agency vehicles for tenant transportation needs.
• Participate in weekly tenant activities and engage with tenants.
• Participate in team meetings and carry out assigned tasks.
• Maintain appointment database and generate reminders.
• Organize and participate in weekly tenant activities.
• Handle conflicts using non-violent crisis intervention strategies.

Skills

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with inebriated individuals

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Tenant Advocate – Wadena and Welch

Duluth, MN

Description

Note: This is a full-time position with benefits

The Tenant Advocate, as a member of a team, actively participates in carrying out the mission of CCHC by providing direct support to tenants in a supportive housing apartment building serving single adults with disabilities, behavioral health concerns and/or a history of housing instability. Responsibilities involve all aspects of advocacy with primary emphasis on tenant engagement around accessing health related services and Coordinating tenant appointments including transportation. This position engages in daily interactions with tenants and team members that support housing stability for each tenant.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to effectively advocate for tenants.
• Operate agency vehicles for tenant transportation needs.
• Provide advocacy to assist tenants in accessing appropriate health care and community services.
• Driving agency vehicles including fueling, mileage logs, and coordinating repairs.
• Requires flexibility in schedule.
• Engage tenants to assist them with daily needs, requests, issues, and provide appropriate direction.
• Accurately log, verbally communicate, and document tenant needs/activities as required.
• Participate with team meetings regarding tenant stability/needs and carry out developed tasks.
• Maintain and update database for appointments and generate appointment reminders.
• Conduct, create, recruit, advertise, and participate in weekly tenant activities.
• Respond to and resolve issues of controversy that may arise between tenants and/or guests using Non-Violent crisis intervention strategies.

Qualifications

• This position requires a person who is self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team to carry out job duties.
• Has interpersonal skills necessary to tactfully deal with tenants and the general public in a professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively with people who are inebriated and/or have active mental health issues.
• Driving and vehicle maintenance knowledge.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with the population is a plus.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have a driving record acceptable to agency’s insurance carrier.
• Must pass and maintain Minnesota Background Study clearance.

About Equal Opportunity

Center City Housing Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, sexual orientation/identity/expression, marital status or familial status.