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Agate Housing and Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness and relieving hunger through action and advocacy. We are seeking a Shelter Advocate to join our team and contribute to our mission.
Job Summary:The Shelter Advocate will work within our Outreach and Shelter Department to manage the daily operations of our emergency shelters. This role will involve assisting clients to locate housing and employment, as well as providing access to medical and mental health care and other basic needs.
Key Responsibilities:- Assist clients to identify and set goals related to securing and maintaining housing and assist clients to make progress on self-identified goals using the housing first/harm reduction model.
- Complete housing need assessments and referrals according to Hennepin County Coordinated Entry System guidelines and procedures.
- Assist clients to meet programmatic benchmarks, such as obtaining IDs, applying for and securing eligible benefits, establishing savings plans, and applying for housing according to individual client's need, preference and eligibility.
- Connect program participants to appropriate services and providers.
- Represent Agate to the community including at neighborhood or county meetings.
- Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds routinely.
- Have experience with Microsoft Office products.
- Must have valid Driver's License and access to an insured, safe, and reliable vehicle.
- Must pass a DHS NetStudy 2.0 background check.
- Familiarity with Coordinated Entry systems.
- Experience with HMIS.
- Knowledge of supportive and low-income housing resources.
- Bilingual skills relevant to the individuals we serve (Spanish, Oromo, Somali, Amharic).
- Experience working in settings with all genders.
Visit our website and select the opening for which you wish to apply. Submit your information under "Apply Now" and you will be directed to the full application, where you can upload your resume and cover letter.
Agate Housing and Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and strives to promote an environment that is diverse and inclusive where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
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