Advocate, PSH Program

Housing Advocate, Permanent Supportive Housing Program

Reports to:

Manager of Supportive Housing

Location:

Woonsocket, RI

Schedule:

Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Nonexempt position; hourly range is $25 to $26 per hour, depending on experience and language skills. Eligible for benefits that include health/dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, 15 paid holidays, accrued vacation/sick/personal time, an Employee Assistance Plan, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.

• The Housing Advocate (PSH Program) is responsible for helping to execute the different components of Sojourner House’s housing program and provide support to Sojourner House’s larger residential team as well.
• The Advocate will primarily provide direct services and programming to clients in our permanent supportive housing programs.
• The Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program houses chronically homeless individuals who are disabled, which includes those with mental health and substance use diagnoses.
• Some of these clients need assistance with overcoming barriers to attend to daily living skills through education and support.
• The Advocate will also provide back-up advocacy support to shelter clients.
• The Advocate will work alongside other staff of the Housing Program to provide clients with support and empowerment as they seek to rebuild their lives.

Sojourner House is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.