Temp Resident Advocate -EIH First

Position: Temp Resident Advocate -EIH First Street
POSITION:
Temporary Resident Advocate PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Emergency Interim Housing (EIH) First Street, San Jose, CASHIFT:
AllSUPERVISOR: EIH First Street Program Manager STATUS:
Full Time, Non-exempt COMPENSATION:$27.03 Hourly PROGRAM

SUMMARY:

The Emergency Interim Housing (EIH) First Street program is intended to provide Emergency Interim Housing opportunities to unhoused single adults. The EIH is designed with a focus on safety and client centered care through three phases of service delivery – Emergency Interim Housing, Transition Period, and Bridge Housing.

The EIH First Street site is a single adults referral based only program with no drop-in services provided. The EIH First Street site will consist of 89 single adult rooms with private restrooms and showers, and a community space that will include access to a shared microwave, computer lab, pet area, and vehicle parking. The EIH First Street site will offer a variety of supportive services, community engagement and direct contributions to help each participant achieve stable housing.

Sites will be fully staffed and operate five days per week, Monday to Friday, with security services on-site.

The Resident Advocate is responsible for the overall day-to-day operation on site and responds to program participants needs on an as needed basis. They facilitate the flow of on-site amenities like access to clinical services, workshops, laundry supplies and food services ensuring each participant essential needs are met. They also ensure participant, staff and guest safety through regular check-ins and monitoring of the site grounds and sleeping units.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Client Service (90%)Responsible for the care, safety, and supervision of program participants and guest

Welcome all agency guests to the facility, including program participants, volunteers, staff, and community members

Check guests into and out of the facility using the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
Complete intake of potential participants, including thorough and accurate VI-SPDAT assessments

Work with participants to design a personalized housing plan to identify their specific service needs.

Provide direct guest support with developing, updating, and reassessing housing plans

Make timely and appropriate decisions in emergency situations, including awareness of the need for the safety of all participants involved, mandated reporting, and contacting appropriate staff/responding agencies.

Lead weekly workshops for participants on site Respond to guest crises using de-escalation and Mental Health First Aid techniques as applicable

Adhere to Home First’s service delivery practices, including Trauma Informed Care, client-centered practice, and Crisis Prevention Intervention model

Complete and submit Incident Reports, Behavioral Contracts, and Gross Violations as needed

Provide information, referrals, housing resources, and program support to program participants

Distribute clothing, linens, toiletries, and any other items supplied by the program

Inspect cabins and complete inspection sheets on site Provide general site clean-up, reporting any maintenance or janitorial needs to the Shift Manager or Program Coordinator in a timely manner

Conduct cabin, facility, and perimeter checks

Assist with set-up and break-down for any special events or activities

Complete and file all paperwork in a timely manner

Maintain professional conduct, attitude, and appearance

Communicate to and delegate tasks to the next shift

Maintain confidentiality regarding clients, personnel, and other internal agency affairs

Conduct business according to the employee handbook, exercising judgment and serving the best interests of the agency and community

Maintain compliance with agency/BHC site policies and procedures

Provide socialization skills- empathetic listening, problem-solving, information and referral, mediation, crisis intervention

Committed to treating each BHC guest with respect and dignity

Demonstrated conflict resolution skills

General (10%)Represent Home First and the program appropriately to volunteers, donors, outside agencies, and the public

Assist with office-related tasks as needed

Attend all mandatory meetings, workshops, and training

Perform other general duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience AA degree (or equivalent of 2 years of higher education) or two years of field experience in social services

Sensitivity to the needs of unhouses individuals

Experience working with unhoused population

Skills,…