ADVOCATE I

Description City Care exists to do the work few others are willing to do. We believe in the intrinsic value of every person. It is with love and compassion that we walk alongside neighbors who are often overlooked in our community. We provide food for the hungry, relief for the hurting, and hold space for complete restoration of lives that have gotten off course. With enough endurance, we witness, firsthand, remarkable stories of transformation. Still reading? Great! Now more about the position. City Care is searching for the right person with a knack for seeing great potential in others and working as part of a team with the shared goal of motivating change toward that potential. This Advocate will understand the complexity of the intersection of poverty, homelessness, mental illness and substance use for our neighbors experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Carry out the mission, vision and values of City CareWell-versed in community resources, developing a network of collaborative partnersEncourage guests to receive services that will result in housing stabilityParticipate in a team culture of professional hospitality, confidentiality, teamwork, and safety among guests, interns, volunteers, staff, and collaborative partnersAssist guests in daily check-ins and check-outs.Monitor storage areas and organize monthly cleanouts.Manage inventory and proper storage of program supplies Requirements Understanding of the complexity of the intersection of poverty, homelessness, mental illness, substance use and recovery Skilled in verbal and written communicationComputer literate, resulting in error-free data entryAbility to multitask and handle stressful and complex situationsAbility to work as a member of a team to accomplish shared goalsHigh School diploma or equivalentCurrent Oklahoma Driver's LicensePre-employment background check, driving record and UAReliable transportation Preferred Professional experience navigating mental and physical health systems, benefits and resourcesBHCM-I or II; PRSS Certification We believe in rewarding growth and commitment! Here's how our bonus and raise system works: 90-Day Review Bonus - Successfully complete your 90-day review and earn a pay raise to $15.61/hour1-Year Anniversary Bonus - Successfully complete your annual performance review and earn a pay raise to $17.00/hourTraining Completion Bonuses - Additional bonus opportunities are available for completing onboarding training and advanced trainings. These bonuses are awarded upon completion. Benefits for full-time employees begin on the first day of the month following date of hire. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and 401K plan.