Rapid Re-housing Advocate

Description

Rapid Re-housing (RRH) is a primary solution for ending homelessness that provides short-term rental assistance and services to Clients. As the Rapid Re-housing Advocate, you will serve as an ally and guide for Clients on their paths towards exiting homelessness. You will establish rapport and trust with Clients, providing support in setting and achieving their self-determined goals. You will help clients identify and apply for housing options as well as build skills to help them maintain housing and to eventually successfully transition out of financial support from The Haven. You will bring organization and time management skills to the position, and be comfortable learning new computer software. You will demonstrate an enthusiastic commitment to the values of trauma-informed care and principles of the Housing First model, as well as embody the ideal of radical hospitality for all.

To see the full job description, and directions on how to apply, visit: https://www.thehaven.org/work-at-thehaven

Job Duties

To see the full job description, and directions on how to apply, visit: https://www.thehaven.org/work-at-thehaven

Skills Required

-Client advocacy experience
-Compassion for all people, especially those in crisis
– Ability to provide clear direction, instruction, and feedback to Clients and colleagues
-Understanding of personal/professional boundaries and self-care practices and ability to consistently implement them
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to improvise and adapt to changing circumstances
-Comfortable with computers and able to learn new software programs
-Experience with online databases
-Comfort using all Google Workspace applications
-Reliable, punctual, detail-oriented, and organized
-Access to reliable transportation (whether self-owned or comfort using public transportation or ride sharing services)

To see the full job description, and directions on how to apply, visit: https://www.thehaven.org/work-at-thehaven

Work Schedule

Full time, Monday-Friday.

Additional Info

The Haven is an equal opportunity, second chance employer. We encourage people who have experienced oppression or were formerly incarcerated to apply, as well as those who feel particularly called to The Haven’s mission even if you do not yet possess all the preferred skills for a role.