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    Program Advocate - Framingham, United States - South Middlesex Opportunity Council

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    Why Work for SMOC?


    • Flexible schedule, work/life balance and a 35-hour work week.
    • Paid Time Off:

    All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.


    • Employer Paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability after 6 months of employment.
    • Two Comprehensive Medical Plans with HRA Employer cost-sharing and 79% of premiums covered by the Employer.
    • Dental w/ Orthodontic Coverage with 75% of premiums covered by the Employer
    • EyeMed Vision Insurance
    • 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match on day one.
    • Additional voluntary benefits including - additional Term and Whole Life Insurance policies, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability.
    • Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

    SUMMARY


    Support all activities of the Metro-west PDPR (Post Detox, Pre Recovery) program during assigned shift, including, but not limited to, ongoing engagement with the clients, crisis management, modeling appropriate client/staff interactions, consistency in program implementation, basic cleaning and maintenance, ensuring the safety of clients/staff, and efficient fulfillment of assigned shift responsibilities.


    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Work cooperatively with other PDPR staff to ensure a safe, respectful and comfortable atmosphere within the PDPR program environment.
    • Complete all tasks in support of effective program operation as assigned by Supervisor or member of the PDPR management team.
    • Provide support and services as assigned.
    • Take an active and participatory role in directly relating to clients throughout the course of the shift in a respectful and dignified manner.
    • Ensure the cleanliness and safety of the program environment including light cleaning duties.
    • Assist in the referral process including completing screening intakes as new intakes occur and as assigned by Supervisor.
    • Provide assistance in making and monitoring referrals as assigned.
    • Maintain appropriate logs and records as required by program operating protocols.
    • Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws as well as funding requirements.
    • Provide transportation to clients to and from appointments, as requested by management.
    • Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
    • Attend & participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
    • Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
    • Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as, SMOC policies & procedures.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

    • High School Diploma or equivalent experience required
    • Team oriented
    • Sensitivity to homeless population
    • Ability to interact with individuals at all levels including clients, staff and external service providers
    • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and ability to meet insurance standards preferred

    ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

    • Directly reports to Supportive Housing Program Director.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Ability to drive preferred

    WORKING CONDITIONS
    This position may be required to transport clients via their own vehicle.

    As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Program Advocate will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.

    A successful background check is required.

    We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

    Saturday 1:00pm - 11:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm - 10:00pm

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