Stability Advocate Job Oklahoma City area,Oklahoma USA,Social Work

Description

City Care exists to do the work few others are willing to do. We believe in the intrinsic value of every

person. It is with love and compassion we advocate for the overlooked in our community. We provide

food for the hungry, relief for the hurt, and hold space for complete restoration of lives that have

gotten off course. And with enough endurance, we witness, firsthand, remarkable stories of

transformation.

We believe in the power of unity. Poverty, homelessness, mental illness, and substance use disorder

are community issues and deserve a community response of support for those working to create a

better life for themselves and their loved ones. We are better together. Still reading? Great! Now

more about the position.

Position Overview

The City Care Housing Stability Advocate’s primary role is to work on a collaborative team of

Housing Navigators embedded at the Diversion Hub to provide home visits and wrap-around support

services to individuals who have recently transitioned out of an experience of homelessness. The

Housing Stability Advocate will help these individuals set goals and objectives within a psychosocial

rehabilitation framework that allows for successful housing stabilization and retention.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out the mission, vision, and values of City Care.
Build and maintain knowledge of community resources and develop relationships with
service providers that support resident needs.
Conduct regular home- and community-based visits to support housing stability,
independent living, and overall well-being.
Partner with residents to identify self-directed goals, develop individualized service plans,
and monitor progress over time.
Support residents in areas that impact quality of life, including physical and mental health,
recovery, financial wellness, employment, education, relationships, community
involvement, and independent living.
Provide case management, resource coordination, crisis intervention, advocacy, and direct
support based on each resident’s individual needs.
Work directly with residents, City Care Property Management, and appropriate City Care
programs to identify and address concerns that may impact housing stability, facilitate
effective communication, and develop collaborative solutions that support successful
tenancy.
Coordinate with services across City Care programs and external service providers to
identify appropriate housing candidates, facilitate referrals and required documentation,
and support direct placement into City Care Housing when eligibility and program
requirements are met.
Collaborate with community partners, including OKC’s Continuum of Care and other
service providers, to connect residents with appropriate resources and services.
Assist residents in navigating healthcare, behavioral health services, substance use
treatment, public benefits, employment, education, and other community-based systems.
Promote resident independence by encouraging healthy routines, self-advocacy, informed
decision-making, personal responsibility, and the development of natural support systems.
Assist residents in identifying and addressing barriers that may negatively impact housing
stability or quality of life.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of resident contacts, progress, referrals,
releases of information (ROIs), service plans, and other required records in accordance
with applicable federal, state, local, and program requirements.
Provide transportation to scheduled appointments and community resources when
appropriate and within program guidelines.
Respond to crisis situations using trauma-informed, de-escalation, and person-centered
practices.
Participate in team meetings, collaborative staffing, and multidisciplinary discussions
related to resident…