Housing Advocate

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Apna Ghar Inc Full time
Job Overview

Apna Ghar Inc is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team as a Housing Advocate. This role is critical in providing comprehensive services to survivors of gender violence, including crisis counseling, resource connection, and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist survivors in crisis management, safety planning, and service planning.
  • Connect survivors to relevant resources, including education, employment, and health services.
  • Assess and address housing needs, providing information on rights and available options.
  • Coach clients using motivational skills to achieve service plan objectives.
  • Support clients with logistics management in case of housing transitions.
  • Advocate for program participants with legal, social, medical, and other systems.
  • Maintain and update resources to ensure program success.
  • Conduct outreach and advocacy work on issues related to gender violence.
  • Maintain accurate records and reports to meet program goals.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in social sciences, social work, or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of direct services experience, including internships.
  • 40-Hour Domestic Violence certification and foundational understanding of gender violence and cultural competency.
  • Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
  • Ability to work with diverse populations in culturally competent settings.

Work Environment:

  • Apna Ghar Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a fair and equitable workplace.
  • This role operates primarily in an office environment, with occasional work offsite for meetings and program participant accompaniment.

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