Gering Advocacy & Housing Specialist

The Gering Client Advocacy/Housing Specialist will:

• Provide direct services via our 24-hour helpline

• Provide direct services via face-to-face interactions

• Provide clients with safety planning and information about civil and/or criminal justice system

• Respond to requests for advocacy from law enforcement and health care professionals

• Assess the need for additional services and make appropriate referrals in-house and to other community resources

• Advocate on behalf of clients with other community agencies

• Assess housing barriers to determine housing and service needs

• Identify client strengths and assist clients to reduce barriers 

• Develop a housing plan

• Assist clients in locating and securing housing of their choice

• Provide advocacy with landlords to develop a workable plan to obtain and/or maintain housing

• Serve as an ongoing liaison between property managers, landlords, and participants

• Provide pro-active follow-up to ensure stability and further progress toward self-sufficiency

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma/GED

• Valid driver's license

• Safe & reliable transportation

• Current car insurance

• Cell Phone

• Successful completion of criminal background check, CPS/APS background check, and Driver’s License check

Work Hours

This position will typically work 36 hours per week.   

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm (with 1-hour lunch break)

• Wednesday 8:00am – 5:00pm  (with 1-hour lunch break)

This position will also provide direct services via our 24-hour helpline & text line and in-person as needed:

• 1 Nightshift per week or every other week

• 1 Weekend shift every 5-6 weeks

• 2-3 Holidays per year

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Starting pay for this position is $15 an hour. Benefits include paid time off and health and dental insurance.

Flexibility is required.

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Please read this Additional Information carefully before applying.