Homeless Prevention Specialist

ADVOCAP, Inc. is an established, recognized leader with over 60 years of experience in delivering effective anti-poverty and self-sufficiency programs and services. We are a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency committed to our mission of "creating opportunities for people and communities to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency."

About the role

ADVOCAP's Homeless Prevention program is seeking a Homeless Prevention Specialist for our Berlin office. The program serves Fond du Lac, Green Lake, and Winnebago counties. We assist individuals and families to overcome homelessness and/or potential homelessness and poverty by establishing and implementing an individual plan for them to achieve self-sufficiency, especially housing stability.

Responsibilities

• Respond to individuals and families in crisis and assist them in addressing basic needs
• Work with individuals and families in establishing their plan for self-sufficiency
• Coach participants along their path to self-sufficiency
• Connect participants to appropriate community resources and document the individual's needs, plans, services provided, and outcomes achieved
• Identify gaps in community services
• Maintain records documenting participant progress
• Assess and enroll participants into appropriate programs
• Establish trusting relationships with people

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services or social services, and 2 years of previous case management work experience or an equivalent combination
• Understanding of poverty and ability to be non-judgmental with those served
• Ability to develop positive, growth-directed relationships with individuals and families in poverty
• Knowledge of and experience in utilizing community resources to help people in need
• Acceptable drug screen and comprehensive background check required
• Reliable attendance and a professional work ethic