ADVOCATE

Part-Time Client Advocate

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

Family Service League is seeking a part-time Client Advocate for a homeless shelter in Lindenhurst, NY. The Advocate will be responsible for conducting client intakes, curfew checks, safety checks, and provide transportation. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, ensuring compliance with shelter rules and monitoring for safety throughout the shelter.

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Responsibilities include:

• Complete new client intakes and explain shelter rules and regulations to clients.
• Conduct Curfew Checks.
• Conduct Safety Checks.
• Monitor the safety of the property.
• Address any issues of safety in unit, remove any dangerous items.
• Assist with distribution of donations.
• Provide transportation.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Oversee compliance of rules, regulations and policies of shelter.
• Set and observe appropriate boundaries with clients; observe client confidentiality and HIPPA protocols.
• Advocate for client needs.
• Attend staff meetings, individual supervision, and trainings as required.
• Collaborate with the Security to discuss and resolve client incidents.
• Read and understand the Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Read and respond to daily emails.
• Report to work during inclement weather and other relevant emergency situations to ensure uninterrupted care and support for clients.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of homeless population and DSS policies and regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, required.
• Spanish language fluency preferred.
• Valid, clean, New York State Driver's License required.

Physical requirements include:

• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time, as well as moderate lifting.
• Must be able to go up and down stairs.