The Tenant Advocate provides direct support to tenants in a supportive housing apartment building serving single adults with disabilities, behavioral health concerns and/or a history of housing instability.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to effectively advocate for tenants.
- Operate agency vehicles for tenant transportation needs.
- Provide advocacy to assist tenants in accessing appropriate health care and community services.
- Driving agency vehicles including fueling, mileage logs, and coordinating repairs.
- Requires flexibility in schedule.
- Engage tenants to assist them with daily needs, requests, issues, and provide appropriate direction.
- Accurately log, verbally communicate, and document tenant needs/activities as required.
- Participate with team meetings regarding tenant stability/needs and carry out developed tasks.
- Maintain and update database for appointments and generate appointment reminders.
- Conduct, create, recruit, advertise, and participate in weekly tenant activities.
- Respond to and resolve issues of controversy that may arise between tenants and/or guests using Non-Violent crisis intervention strategies.
Benefits
- Note: This is a full-time position with benefits
