Advocate- Healthcare Homeless Program

Position: Advocate- Healthcare for the Homeless Program
Position Summary:

Provide advocacy, support, and case management services to members of the Homeless Families Program.

Program Specific

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Assesses clients' needs and assists with information and/or referral to community resources, such as legal services, educational opportunities and medical care.

* Provides immediate response to social service emergencies.

* Uses initial and follow-up assessments and case management assessments to identify trauma, mental health, dental and medical visits.

* Develops close working relationships with community resources that provide services to homeless parents and children including homeless shelters.

* Maintains client records including assessments, mental health and medical and home visits.

* Any and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Responsibilites:

One of the following combinations of education and employment experience must be met in order to be considered for the position:

* Two to four years college, post-high school training or relevant work experience required. BS/BA strongly preferred.

* At least two years of experience in case management or related position preferred. Advocacy and outreach skills required.

Reporting Relationship:

HCHF Advocate Coordinator

Monday
- Friday; 8:30am-5:00pm.