Scattered Site Advocate

Job Title: Scattered Site Housing Advocate

Reports To: Housing Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

The Scattered Site Housing Advocate is a pivotal role, focused on the implementation and management of our housing program, drawing inspiration from the successful Hearth program and the Suburban Metro Area Counties in Minnesota. These unique programs provide survivors of sex trafficking with safe and stable housing, along with comprehensive support services tailored to their individual needs. The Scattered Site Housing Advocate is responsible for ensuring both programs’ success, from accepting referrals and coordinating housing placements to providing ongoing case management and support.

• Work closely with survivors, housing partners, and community stakeholders to maintain the Pathways and Crossings Programs and its participants.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of survivors’ housing needs, considering safety, accessibility, and individual preferences, while maintaining the placement of survivors in safe and stable housing units, advocating for their housing rights and preferences.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of survivor housing needs, assistance provided, and progress towards housing goals.
• Provide ongoing case management and support to survivors in the program, assisting them in accessing essential services such as medical care, legal aid, and counseling.
• Advocate for survivors' housing rights and needs, both within the organization and in interactions with external stakeholders by assisting with applications, paperwork, and communication with landlords or property managers.
• Collaborate with local shelters, housing agencies, landlords, and property managers to maintain safe and sustainable housing options for survivors.
• Cultivate relationships with employment and education programs to help survivors access job opportunities and educational resources, contributing to their long-term housing stability.
• Stay informed about available housing resources, subsidy programs, and community-based initiatives to maximize housing options for survivors.
• Collect and analyze data on program outcomes, survivor progress, and housing stability while maintaining our client database and various tracking systems.
• Ensure that the program adheres to the principles of trauma-informed care and survivor-centered practices.
• Other duties as assigned by the Housing Operations Manager.

• Language Ability: Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Ability to articulate ideas, plans of advocacy and outreach efforts, and resource options clearly and persuasively. Proficiency in additional languages is extremely desirable in this position.
• Reasoning Ability: Strong reasoning ability, such as communication, adaptability, time management, and attention to detail enables the Pathways and Crossings Program Advocate to approach advocacy efforts with a logical and creative mindset, resulting in effective engagement with the survivors resulting in overall performance in their role.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and should be proficient at communication via email.
• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  A college degree is not required, however an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field is highly valued. An advanced degree is a plus, however commitment to continuous professional development and ongoing learning are essential.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities: Empathy, compassion, and the ability to provide supportive services while maintaining professional boundaries due to the sensitive nature of our work;
  Detail-oriented and highly organized, able to plan tasks meticulously, manage time effectively, and accurately maintain systems;
  Proven experience in community outreach, social services, or a similar role, preferably in the field of human trafficking or related social justice issues;
  Knowledge of sex trafficking issues, victim identification, and trauma-informed care principles;
  Cultural competency and sensitivity to work with individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic…