Rapid Rehousing (RRH) Advocate

Position Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Schedule: Regular hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.*

Location: On-Site, Torrington, CT

Salary Range: $22.50-$24.50 per hour, based on qualifications and experience

Summary: To support and facilitate the healing of victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families participating in the Rapid Rehousing Program, by providing counseling, resources and legal, medical and other social service advocacy.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual counseling, emotional support, and options to victims/survivors and make referrals when necessary/appropriate
• Provide case management including trauma-informed, survivor-centered approaches to rebuilding self-esteem, developing essential life skills, and establishing financial independence
• Accompany adult victims/survivors to a hospital or private physician, police and/or court to provide advocacy and/or emotional support upon victim's/survivor’s request
• Keep informed of all services, referral resources, legislation, and policies regarding victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
• Co-facilitate support groups and make every effort to provide childcare, if necessary
• Maintain and provide service data/statistics as required
• Participate in individual and group supervision including advocate meetings and co-facilitator meetings
• Coordinate with other staff to provide crisis line coverage 24/7/365 and be available for after-hours as required including nights, weekends and holidays
• Travel within service area to accomplish duties of position
• Be an ambassador for Susan B. Anthony Project. Participate in events, programs and promotions of awareness and advocacy
• Other duties as assigned to further the mission of the agency.

RRH Responsibilities:

• Provide case management including trauma-informed, survivor-centered approaches rebuilding self-esteem, developing essential life skills, and establishing financial independence
• Facilitate and advocate financial assistance to cover clients’ security deposits, rent, utility bills, and other financial needs
• Create and facilitate relationships with local landlords and realtors
• Complete all required paperwork, forms, and requests within established deadlines
• Maintain a caseload in accordance with CCADV contract requirements
• Administrative responsibilities
  • Complete detailed database entries daily
  • Prepare and submit monthly rent requests in accordance with CCADV/SBAP requirements and deadlines
  • Timely completion of all required forms, applications, reports, and related documentation in compliance with CCADV/SBAP standards and deadlines
  • Maintain real-time accuracy of both electronic and paper file by updating and creating files promptly and in accordance with RRH Program standards
• Attend required meetings and trainings related to the Rapid Rehousing (RRH) program.
• Support participants with housing searches, including identifying available apartments and accompanying them to viewings as needed.
• Review lease agreements with participants and explain key terms clearly.
• Connect participants with resources and support for housing, education, and employment opportunities.
• Complete required monthly home visits and document outcomes as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education and experience that may have been gained through relevant training, employment, or volunteer experience
• Ability to work with other agencies, systems, board and volunteers
• Daily access to a car with a valid CT driver’s license
• Able to lift and move 25 pounds
• Patience and a sense of humor
• Excellent problem solving, communication and follow up skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Platform, and/or other programs
• Patience and a sense of humor

• Employees who are required to be certified to provide direct service to clients under the CGS 52-146K and the managers to these employees, are considered essential personnel. Their classification as essential personnel requires coverage of critical crisis services and residential presence during all shifts; daytime, nights, overnights, weekends, holidays, storms and other emergency situations.

Benefits:

• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental insurance options through Aflac
• 403(b) retirement savings plan