SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ADVOCATE - RED LAKE RESERVATION HOUSING AUTHORITY

RE-POSTED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

RED LAKE RESERVATION HOUSING AUTHORITY

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ADVOCATE:

Full Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with occasional evening/weekend hours

Wage: $16.00 per hour

Benefits: Annual leave, sick leave, health insurance

Reports to: Supportive Housing Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Complete required training to become a Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Provider.

 Assist potentially eligible participants to enroll in Medical Assistance and apply for HSS, including connecting with other providers to complete the required assessments.

 Support participants who are homeless in finding and securing housing according to their Housing-focused Person-centered Plan.

 Support participants who are housed to maintain housing according to their plan.

 Most HSS participants will be those residing in Red Lake Supportive Housing units. Additional participants may be engaged as time allows.

 Connect participants to health and human services; coordinate services with other providers to ensure access and eligibility.

 Address service and other needs of all household members.

 Conduct ongoing evaluation with participants of their progress and the effectiveness of services.

 Understand and maintain participant confidentially and data privacy standards.

 Create participant files including all relevant assessment, plan and evaluation information and update regularly as required for HSS.

 Understand and follow all requirement of the HSS program.

 Conduct outreach to inform community members of housing and service availability.

 Understand status as a mandated reporter of child or vulnerable adult maltreatment.

 Keep updated resource information on local and regional human services.

 Establish and maintain positive networking relationships with other service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Understanding of mental health conditions, substance use disorder, physical disabilities, chronic illnesses, and services available to assist people experiencing them.

 Effective verbal and written communication skills, basic computer skills.

 Two years' experience working with people who are homeless.

 Must pass a MN Department of Human Services background study.

 Must have reliable, insured vehicle and a valid Minnesota driver's license.

 High school diploma or GED.

For more information call Carol Priest at 218-679-1284.

To Apply: Complete an application at Red Lake Housing Authority.

Applications must be submitted by 4:00 PM on Friday, July 23, to be considered.