Advocate- Healthcare for the Homeless Program

Position Summary:

Provide advocacy, support, and case management services to members of the Homeless Families Program.

Program Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses clients' needs and assists with information and/or referral to community resources, such as legal services, educational opportunities and medical care.
• Provides immediate response to social service emergencies.
• Uses initial and follow-up assessments and case management assessments to identify trauma, mental health, dental and medical visits.
• Develops close working relationships with community resources that provide services to homeless parents and children including homeless shelters.
• Maintains client records including assessments, mental health and medical and home visits.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Responsibilites:

One of the following combinations of education and employment experience must be met in order to be considered for the position:

• Two to four years college, post-high school training or relevant work experience required. BS/BA strongly preferred.
• At least two years of experience in case management or related position preferred. Advocacy and outreach skills required.

Reporting Relationship:

HCHF Advocate Coordinator

Monday- Friday; 8:30am-5:00pm.