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On-Call Housing Advocate (TAY Youth)

Sacramento, CA · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$18k-$24kDetected 5 days ago
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About the role

  • The On-Call Housing Advocate is responsible for supporting the implementation of daily programming within the housing continuum, which includes prevention & intervention, drop-in services, STEP Shelter.
  • We operate under a housing-first, low barrier framework.
  • Program participants have often experienced trauma, homelessness, engagement with criminal justice and/or foster care systems, substance use/abuse, and/or mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

  • ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: The Sacramento LGBT Community Center works to create a region where all LGBTQ+ people can thrive.
  • Provide client advocacy and support, including ensuring client accountability to all program requirements and standards of conduct.
  • Support program implementation.
  • Support clients with daily activities, crisis intervention, resources and referrals.
  • Help to maintain housing guidelines.
  • Client Advocate Support: 1.
  • Support Program Implementation: 1.
  • Support the general cleanliness and maintenance of housing facilities.
  • Support activities conducted by collaborative partners, including maintaining appropriate relationships with partner program staff and basic understanding of referral/resource networks for transitional age youth.
  • Support Clients with Crisis Intervention: 1.

Requirements

  • Knowledge and understanding of the issues, needs, and interests of LGBTQIA2S+ youth, including a thorough understanding of the intersections of race and the spectrum of gender and sexual identities.
  • Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a social services, youth development, or homeless services environment.
  • Documentation will be required prior to your first day of work.
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
  • Participate in resident meetings, department meetings, all-staff meetings, planning meetings, and trainings, as required by manager.

Nice to have

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in a Social Sciences or related field is preferred but not required
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Certifications: Must receive and pass the CPR/First Aid certification within the first three months of employment.
  • Computer/Office Equipment

Skills

  • Access to reliable transportation is required.
  • Advocates may also be asked to cover various shifts at the Transitional Living Program or drop-in services at the Lavender Heights location.

Compensation

  • $18k-$24k

Benefits

  • Ensure prescribed medications are properly secured by clients, dispersed according to the directions of their healthcare provider, and recorded appropriately.
  • Functions as an essential member of the Housing Team when providing direct services to clients and coverage to staff.
  • shift support when emergency coverage is needed.
  • We support health and wellness, advocate for equity and justice, and work to uplift a diverse and culturally rich LGBTQ+ community.
  • All employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and are encouraged to stay up to date annually or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption.

Equal opportunity

  • The Sacramento LGBT Community Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
  • All individuals, including those of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex are encouraged to apply.
  • The Center maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees, volunteers, interns, and applicants.
  • No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical/mental condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by statute; nor as to any individuals associating with an individual of any legally protected class.
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