3 Transitional Services Advocate Jobs in Las Vegas, NV
safenest is Hiring a Transitional Services Advocate Near Las Vegas, NV
- Provide comprehensive support to survivors of domestic violence, focusing on housing and vocational needs.
- Conduct housing assessments, offer navigation assistance, and deliver individual life skills coaching and peer support.
- Implement mobile advocacy/case management for Operation Fresh Start Rapid-Rehousing program participants, ensuring progress toward self-sufficiency and a violence-free life.
- Oversee participant compliance with program guidelines and coordinate services with other advocates and agencies to develop action plans.
- Utilize a strengths-based approach and trauma-informed practices, advocating for survivors' rights to self-determination, confidentiality, and access to supportive services.
- Promote DV Housing First principles and involve participants in decision-making affecting their well-being through culturally competent practices.
- Screen housing referrals internally and externally, ensuring compliance with housing qualifications and documentation requirements.
- Utilize Clarity HMIS system for DV Housing Assessment and Matrix enrollment in Clark County Coordinated Entry system.
- Liaise with local property managers and subsidized housing properties to identify suitable housing options.
- Conduct ongoing case management of OFS program participants, logging each contact into a database for accurate data collection.
- Support departmental efforts in housing, workforce development, and life skills classes as needed.
- Attend and actively participate in workgroup projects through the Southern NV Continuum of Care (CoC) and other relevant meetings.
- Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly reports as required by the Resident Advocacy Director.
- Collaborate positively with colleagues, demonstrating effective teamwork.
- Stay updated on domestic violence resources to provide high-quality service to survivors.
- Associate Degree in Human Services, Housing, Public Administration, or Related Field.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, adaptable to diverse audiences.
- Empathetic, compassionate, and caring approach toward all survivors.
- Proficiency in establishing and maintaining relationships with allied organizations and service providers.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, databases, email, and Internet usage.
- Ability to adapt to change, manage competing demands, and make critical decisions effectively.
- Commitment to ensuring security and confidentiality of clients and their families.
- Skilled in practical, critical thinking strategies.
- Fluency in English required; proficiency in Spanish preferred.
- Possess a valid NV license.
- Must be able to lift 25lbs.
- Must be able to sit and work on a computer for 8 hours per day. Must be able to type 25WPM.
- Ability to transport residents to critical housing appointments when necessary.
- Regular attendance during regularly scheduled business hours is expected. However, this position requires occasional flexibility in work hours as needed to accomplish department goals and objectives.
- Co-location, work is performed within a confidential shelter.
- The noise level in the work environment varies.
Job Summary
Full Time
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
$36k-53k (estimate)
04/04/2024
06/03/2024
safenest.org
MESQUITE, NV
25 - 50
1977
GLEN HORLACHER
$5M - $10M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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About safenest
Serving Clark County since 1977, Safe Nest is Nevadas largest and most comprehensive charity devoted solely to domestic violence issues. Safe Nests programs are concentrated in four areas of service: advocacy, counseling, prevention and shelter. Our shelter homes are maintained in undisclosed locations for the safety of abuse victims and their children, and all services are provided with confidentiality as a high priority. Our goal is to assist families from crisis to healing, while empowering victims toward self-sufficiency in violence-free lives. Safe Nest provides services for victims towar...d self-sufficiency in violence-free lives. To break the pattern of domestic violence, Safe Nest provides services for victims, batters and their children. Prevention programs focus on children, teens, and young adults.
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