Housing Disability Advocate - Santa Maria, United States - Good Samaritan Shelter

Good Samaritan Shelter
Good Samaritan Shelter
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Santa Maria, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

HDAP Job Description:

Housing and Disability Advocate Summary:

The Housing and Disability Advocate will provide case coordination to help clients navigate and address barriers to housing and disability benefits.

They will connect clients to services such as Medi-Cal, CalFresh, behavioral health agencies, and legal aid. Some Advocate activities will


The housing assistance will consist of helping people with disabilities search and obtain permanent housing, maintaining current housing, and stabilizing in new housing.

Good Samaritan Shelter believes in Housing First; therefore, the Housing and Disability Advocate will place people with disabilities in housing despite any preconditions.

Client choice should be the main priority.


Responsibilities:


  • Assist clients to identify affordable housing for clients in need
  • Meet with clients in the field and in an office setting
  • Provide regular check-ins and follow-up home visits to ensure housing stability
  • Enter all data into HMIS system
  • Connect with other programs and agencies to better assist clients such as our Good Samaritan Outreach Team, legal aid, and Behavioral Wellness.
  • Track client's cases (housing status, disability status, status of other benefits and case notes)
  • Document client's outcomes in Online Application Tracker System (OAT)

Required Skills:

Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Obtain certification in SSI/ SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)


Pay:
$ $28.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:


  • Case management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
Multiple locations
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