1115 Waiver Housing Advocate - Housing Office
7 days ago
Albany
Job Description Are you Ready to Launch Your Career? ???? Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do. At Catholic Charities, you’re not just a number. Every application is personally reviewed by our HR team or a trained hiring manager because we’re intentional about building a team that reflects our mission, values, and commitment to compassionate service. As the 1115 Waiver Program Housing Advocate for Catholic Charities Housing Office you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through: • Provide comprehensive housing support to eligible households under the 1115 Waiver, ensuring that all services are documented accurately in the Unite Us platform. Housing services include:, • Pre-tenancy services: Assisting with rental applications, negotiating lease agreements, setting up new housing units, connecting clients to financial assistance for housing costs, and ensuring the living environment meets their needs., • Stay informed on policies, eligibility requirements, and necessary documentation for programs such as Temporary Assistance, Public Assistance, Section 8 Housing, Rental Assistance, SSI/SSDI, SNAP, HEAP, and other relevant resources., • Provide guidance and advocacy to help clients negotiate expanded benefits and advocate for themselves in conferences and hearings., • Assist clients in securing stable housing, including:, • Conducting outreach to landlords and establishing partnerships., • Helping clients locate and apply for affordable housing. 1115 Waiver Program Housing Advocate Minimum Salary: $22.00 / Hour 1115 Waiver Program Housing Advocate Maximum Salary: $22.00 / Hour 1115 Waiver Program Housing Advocate Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 4:30PM (35 hours per week) Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED, • 1-3 years of experience in mental health, substance use, or human services, • Relevant Experience in Human Services or a related field, • Valid Driver's License, proof of current car insurance and registration and access to a reliable, working vehicle We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits: • For benefit-eligible positions: WELCOME TO YOUR BENEFITS, • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, • Retirement planning options, • Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day), • A diverse and inclusive work environment, • Employee Assistance Program, • Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.), • Exciting referral bonuses, • Ongoing training and development, • Recognition and Awards, • Career Growth, • A collaborative team culture Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)