East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP)
Full-time
Bachelor’s Degree Required
East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a Full-time Housing Advocate located at 100 Bullocks Point Avenue in East Providence, RI. We are seeking a motivated individual who is committed to enabling elders to live independently and comfortably in the community. We offer flexible hours, day/evening/weekend hours are available.
The Housing advocate provides enrollment and case management for, the Pay for Success program and Home Stabilization programs. Provides outreach and education to eligible clients referred for Pay for Success and Home Stabilization. Enters HIMS data entry for EBCAP’s Pay for Success; Responsibilities include activities related to community outreach, and identification of Pay for Success and Home Stabilization clients, conducting client assessments, managing housing information and referrals, client goal setting, and linkages according to the benchmark goals established in housing grants and identified EBCAP initiatives.
CORE DUTIES:
• Be familiar with the tenets and contractual requirements of assigned programs (e.g. Pay for Success and Home Stabilization).- • Provide case management services that link clients to services that will lead to the housing stabilization; and provide timely and professional documentation of service delivery. This includes comprehensive assessments and enrollment forms specific to the various programs; and the V-SPADT assessment for homeless families.
- • Work collaboratively with EBCAP staff to address client needs.
• Assist the Manager of Housing Support Services will documentation and billing of Home Stabilization clients - • Provide outreach/recruitment for EBCAP’s housing initiatives as needed.
• Complete home visits to assess client current living situation and develop goals for assigned clients. - • Responsible for the submission of data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of assigned programs.
- • Maintain HIMS proficiency with HMIS management, data entry, and running of reports.
- • Participate in supervision with Manager of Housing Support Services.
- • Attend training and conferences to keep abreast of issues that affect the homeless population as necessary.
- • Attend all staff meetings as required including Family Development team meetings and Family Center meetings.
- • Establish trusting/non-judgmental relationships with consumers and set appropriate boundaries.
- • Be knowledgeable of and comply with agency personnel policies/procedures.
- • Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF AND PROFICIENCY IN:
Be knowledgeable of relevant EBCAP, state and community services/resources and be proficient in securing those services for each consumer taking into consideration their individual needs. Demonstrate proficiency and/or be able to gain proficiency in Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, and Trauma informed care
ABILITY TO:
Communicate and coordinate with other EBCAP programs, to accept referrals for EBCAP consumers who have the need for other services.
Be able to complete comprehensive/holistic assessment and implement/follow up with appropriate referrals/linkages including selected resources.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION
A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service Field or related field with two years of prior experience providing case management services.
PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier and printer. Ability drive a motor vehicle and walk up and down stairs.
For Full-Time Employees Working 30 – 40 hours per week, EBCAP provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI), supplemental vision insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 3% company matching 403(b) retirement plan, employer-paid life insurance & long term disability, generous paid time off that includes vacation/holidays/personal days/sick time, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for center-paid training/CEUs, employee assistance program.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at East Bay Community Action Program.
EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.