Resident Advocate, Avivo Village Central Minnesota - Evening Shift

Do you know, you have the power to change the course of someone’s life?

Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people.

Help Launch Avivo Village Central Minnesota

Be Part of the Founding Team

Opening in Fall 2026, Avivo Village Central Minnesota is bringing Avivo's innovative approach to ending homelessness to St. Cloud.

As a Resident Advocate, you'll help launch a brand-new program and serve on the front lines of supporting individuals as they work toward housing stability, improved wellness, and long-term success. You'll build meaningful relationships with residents, help create a safe and welcoming environment, and play a key role in the daily operations of the Village.

Founding Team Opportunity: Help shape the culture, resident experience, and day-to-day operations of Avivo Village Central Minnesota from day one.

Avivo Village Central Minnesota is currently hiring multiple Resident Advocates for evening shifts as we build our founding team.

Available Evening Schedules

• Sunday-Wednesday, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM
• Thursday-Sunday, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM

Applicants must be able to work one of the available evening schedules. Specific schedule assignments will be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Candidates Love Avivo: Full-time pay and benefits with a 32-hour work week.

What You'll Do

• Build positive, supportive relationships with residents and provide person-centered services
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for residents and guests
• Respond to resident concerns, emergencies, and crisis situations using de-escalation and problem-solving skills
• Conduct wellness and safety checks throughout the facility and support resident well-being
• Support residents with basic needs, resources, meals, and daily living supports
• Facilitate positive interactions, activities, and community-building opportunities for residents
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in required systems
• Assist with resident move-ins, move-outs, room preparation, and maintaining a clean and safe environment
• Collaborate with Case Managers, Team Leads, and community partners to support resident success
• Support Housing First, Wellness & Safety, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Care practices throughout the program

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• Two years of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or other populations facing complex barriers
• Lived experience may be considered as part of the experience requirement
• Experience working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Commitment to providing culturally responsive and person-centered services
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during crisis situations
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification upon hire
• Commitment to Housing First, Wellness & Safety, and Trauma-Informed Care principles

What We Offer

• 32-hour full-time work week
• Medical Health plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Nice Healthcare: offers chat, video visits and in-home primary care visits
• Dental plan
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Long term disability
• Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) Plan
• 10 Paid holidays & generous PTO

How to Apply

Submit your application online through Avivo’s Careers page at Avivomn.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. Early applications encouraged as interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.

Make a Difference with Avivo.

Avivo will begin participating in E-Verify effective July 1, 2025.

Avivo will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.