Men's Shelter Resident Advocate

1 week ago

Berkeley, CA, United States Insight Housing LLC Full time
Description

Compensation: $25/hour

Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday, Overnight (12am-8am)

32 hours/week

Benefits:
  • Free Dental & Vision
  • 19 Paid Holidays - Including 4 Mental Health Days (23 Paid Holidays in 2024)
  • 12 Vacation days & 8 Sick Days Annually
  • Retirement Plan with a match
  • Paid Training
  • 10-year anniversary sabbatical
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Professional Development Allowance
  • Paid Parental Leave benefit
  • Discounted Pet Insurance
  • Affordable Health Insurance, including a free healthcare option for employees
  • and many more
Company Overview

For more than 50 years, Insight Housing has provided a comprehensive range of housing, food, and support services to help those in need move from homelessness into a safe and affordable home of their own. We serve in seven counties in the bay area - Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Solano, Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Amador County. We are proud of our team members who are very dedicated to our mission of ensuring everyone in our community has a home through supportive and sustainable housing solutions.

Program Overview

The Men's Shelter Program is a 24-7 shelter that serves 32 homeless men providing meals, laundry, secure storage of property and on-site staffing and services. The Veteran's GPD Transitional Housing Program provides housing for 12 homeless Veterans for up to 24 months.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Hope Center Men's Shelter Program Manager, the Resident Advocate will provide operational and support services to all Men's Shelter clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Work with the Program Manager to provide quality service delivery to all shelter clients.
  • Maintain supervision of clients and of shelter property at all times.
  • Articulate and enforce program and facility rules and procedures clearly and consistently with all clients.
  • Serve meals utilizing ServSafe protocols.
  • Facilitate client chores.
  • Clean facility areas, strip beds, clean linens and restock cleaning supplies.
  • Update client Housing & Employment Board.
  • Model a kind, compassionate, customer service philosophy in all interactions with clients and other staff.
  • Manage a comprehensive intake process ensuring that each new shelter client completes all intake paperwork and is fully knowledgeable of shelter policies and procedures.
  • Partner with the Program Manager to co-facilitate Shelter Resident House Meetings twice a month documenting meeting notes, when on-duty.
  • Attend all monthly Shelter Staff Meetings.
  • Attend all Insight Housing All Staff Meetings.
  • Participate in all Emergency Drills when on-duty.
  • In collaboration with the Shelter Program Manager, ensure HMIS Data Quality when entering all client notes.
  • Submit timely and comprehensive log entries, Critical Incident Reports and other documents, as needed.
  • Read all Insight Housing -related emails to remain current on all important notices and requests.
  • Attend all Shift Change Cross-Over Meetings.
  • In collaboration with the Shelter Program Manager and Shelter Housing Case Manager, provide input on client Housing Plans and service activities.
  • Maintain client file notes per agency and contract standards of confidentiality.
  • Work to accomplish all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Provide emotional support, empathy, problem solving, information and referral, mediation, crisis intervention and advocacy.
  • Understand and follow all shelter procedures as stated in the Insight Housing Shelter Policy & Procedures Manual.
  • Adhere to all Alameda County Shelter Standards.
  • Attend and participate in all meetings and trainings as assigned.
  • Complete and submit timesheets in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Work within the framework of Insight Housing's Code of Conduct.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities
  • High school preferred
  • Ability to complete CPR/First Aid Training.
  • Prior direct support experience with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health, substance abuse or other social issues highly preferred. Prior Customer service experience in any industry will be considered.
  • Commitment to serving individuals experiencing homelessness, alcohol and drug dependency, and other mental health issues, and to trauma-informed approach to care for individuals.
  • Knowledge of computer and Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and TEAMS). Experience with Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) a plus.
  • Ability to interact in a supportive and professional manner with staff and clients of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
  • Ability to provide good customer service. Communicate effectively and maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations.
  • Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills a plus.
  • Good interpersonal and crisis intervention skills with a can do and flexible attitude. Ability to work well under high pressure.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, multitask, maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain professional conduct, attitude, and appearance at all times.
Special Requirements
  • Must be able to receive and maintain criminal records clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain TB clearance.
Physical Requirements
  • Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, talk, hear, and see clearly.
  • May be occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
  • May be required to lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Insight Housing is an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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