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- Experience in housing development or housing tenancy is preferred.
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Passaic County Transitional Housing Program Housing Advocate - Paterson, United States - New Jersey Association on Correction
Description
Job Title Reports to: FLSA Status: Department: Level: Housing Advocate Program Supervisor Non- Exempt PCDSVC THP Program Support III If interested please submit your application to: Denise Jennings, HR Director, Email: or fax:JOB SUMMARY
Passaic County Domestic and Sexual Violence Center (PCDSVC) is seeking a housingAdvocate who will be responsible for locating and securing suitable housing for
residents in our Transitional Housing and Shelter Programs. The Housing Advocate works with adults and families who are victims and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The Housing Advocate role is to expedite and streamline the search for affordable housing including but not limited to locating appropriate and affordable units for rent including but not limited to contacting landlords and housing authorities to identify available units in the community and expedite and streamline the search for affordable housing. Clients include adults coping with the trauma and the aftermath of long-term abuse where housing is a vital component of crisis intervention. Knowledge of homelessness correlated with domestic violence is essential.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
*Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a currently registered vehicle.
* Must complete NJ 40-hour State Mandated Domestic Violence Training and/or 40 hour CSVA training.
* Must successfully pass criminal and driver background checks conducted by the agency and funder.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some evening and overnight availability may be necessary.
The New Jersey Association on Correction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, lawful political affiliation or group membership, physical handicap, age, marital status, sexual orientation, prior involvement in the criminal justice system, off the job lawful activities or physical appearance.
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