Residential Advocate (On Call)

Help us ensure the families living at Sand Point Housing have the resources and support they need to succeed.

Job Summary

Sand Point Family is a permanent supportive housing program providing 24/7 housing and supportive services to families with children. The Resident Advocate (RA) ensures that there is a staff presence in the building at all times and supports the work of the case manager. The RA assists with promoting the well-being of residents through a team approach of the development of life skills and ensures that residents have the resources and tools needed to become self-sufficient and contributing members of their community. The Resident advocates are responsible for sharing 24/7 coverage.

Essential Responsibilities, Duties & Tasks

70% - The Resident Advocate (RA) assists the Case Manager and Sand Point Residential Case Manager in providing domestic violence education, parenting support, and other life skills as needed to residential families to promote safety and well-being. This includes:

• Aids in enforcing program rules, mediates resident conflict and provides information and referral.
• Assists in completing assessments and updating case plans as needed. Assists in ensuring services are documented.
• Facilitates problem solving and provides crisis intervention services to residents as needed.
• Informs Supervisor when issues arises involving resident and/or resident children on off hours.
• Read the shift change log at the beginning of each shift and document any relevant details that occur during each shift.
• Welcome new residents and provide an orientation to the program that includes safety and security procedures, program policies and procedures, and general information about how to access services.
• Follow up as necessary with the support team to ensure that the resident needs are met.
• Maintain a close working relationship with public and private agencies involved with the family to support housing stability
• Advocates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity and competency in all day-to-day interaction.
• Advocates for residents who voice complaints, concerns and grievances, when appropriate; and coordinates and facilitates mediation when needed.
• Monitor the camera system and open the door for volunteers, residents and other authorized guests.

10% - Assist with clerical projects and data entry into client database. Complete daily service log and all necessary documentation during shift; assist with client satisfaction or exit surveys. Monitor proper functioning of equipment and report any needed repairs to the appropriate staff.

10% - Work with the support team to assist with work to foster an atmosphere of support and safety for residents, staff and volunteers. Assist with interviewing and screening of applicants referred from Family Housing Connection.

10% - Participate in staff and team meetings. Participate in regular supervision meetings. Practice a positive and cooperative work approach and foster teamwork among co-workers; participate in the Solid Ground Anti-Racism Initiative. Attend workshops, classes, and conferences to enhance professional skill and knowledge. Assist with special events when appropriate.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.