Housing Services Advocate

Location

Bowling Green, KY | United States

Job description

BARREN RIVER AREA SAFE SPACE, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

HOUSING SERVICES ADVOCATE

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

The person in this position provides assistance to the Housing Services Coordinator, Housing Services Manager, and Residential Supervisor. This person will act in accordance with the Fair Housing Act, Kentucky’s Crime Victims Bill of Rights (KRS 421.500), and all state and federal fair housing regulations. This position will assist individuals and families in finding and/or keeping safe, decent, affordable, and accessible housing. This position is under the direction of the Director of Housing Services.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Conduct housing assessments on shelter residents, complete VI-SPDAT, and refer to appropriate housing program

2. Assist with case management, referrals to mainstream benefits and resources and housing search and placement, establishing goals, and providing education on renter responsibilities

3. Coordinate delivery of items to housing units.

4. Coordinate with local resources to secure furniture and household items for new housing units

5. Develop employment resources for program participants and coordinate resources and referrals for career development

6. Complete required documentation in accordance with grant expectations including completing daily service notes

7. Compile and report statistical information on participants as required by local, state, and federal funding sources

8. Provide consultation to staff in areas of housing advocacy and home ownership

9. Increase knowledge of federal homeless and housing policies

10. Attend inter-agency housing related meetings and promote the mission of this agency

11. Attend all required trainings and staff meetings

12. Answer 24-hour crisis line and provide telephone counseling and referral services

13. Adhere to agency on-call policy, and be available to provide shelter coverage in the absence of regular shift coverage, to include holidays and weekend schedules

14. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· At least 18 years of age

· Bachelor’s degree in business or human service field, equivalent experience, or pursuing degree

· Knowledge of the rights of homeless individuals, housing rights, availability of housing and fair housing laws

· Commitment to adhere to the Member Program Service Standards of the Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence

· Complete Certified Domestic Violence Advocate program

· Valid Kentucky driver’s license and proof on vehicle insurance

· Submit to a criminal background check

The ability to lift and move approx. 50 pound items is required for this position.

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