Tenant Advocate at Center City Housing Corp.

Duluth, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Advocacy, Interpersonal Skills, Transportation Coordination, Crisis Intervention, Team Collaboration, Documentation, Flexibility, Tenant Engagement, Health Care Access, Community Services, Database Management, Activity Planning, Problem Solving, Communication, Independence, Vehicle Maintenance, Record Keeping

Industry

Housing and Community Development

Description

Description Tenant Advocate – Wadena and Welch Duluth, MN Description Note: This is a full-time position with benefits The Tenant Advocate, as a member of a team, actively participates in carrying out the mission of CCHC by providing direct support to tenants in a supportive housing apartment building serving single adults with disabilities, behavioral health concerns and/or a history of housing instability. Responsibilities involve all aspects of advocacy with primary emphasis on tenant engagement around accessing health related services and Coordinating tenant appointments including transportation. This position engages in daily interactions with tenants and team members that support housing stability for each tenant. Duties and Responsibilities: · Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to effectively advocate for tenants. · Operate agency vehicles for tenant transportation needs. · Provide advocacy to assist tenants in accessing appropriate health care and community services. · Driving agency vehicles including fueling, mileage logs, and coordinating repairs. · Requires flexibility in schedule. · Engage tenants to assist them with daily needs, requests, issues, and provide appropriate direction. · Accurately log, verbally communicate, and document tenant needs/activities as required. · Participate with team meetings regarding tenant stability/needs and carry out developed tasks. · Maintain and update database for appointments and generate appointment reminders. · Conduct, create, recruit, advertise, and participate in weekly tenant activities. · Respond to and resolve issues of controversy that may arise between tenants and/or guests using Non-Violent crisis intervention strategies. Requirements Duties and Responsibilities: · Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to effectively advocate for tenants. · Operate agency vehicles for tenant transportation needs. · Provide advocacy to assist tenants in accessing appropriate health care and community services. · Driving agency vehicles including fueling, mileage logs, and coordinating repairs. · Requires flexibility in schedule. · Engage tenants to assist them with daily needs, requests, issues, and provide appropriate direction. · Accurately log, verbally communicate, and document tenant needs/activities as required. · Participate with team meetings regarding tenant stability/needs and carry out developed tasks. · Maintain and update database for appointments and generate appointment reminders. · Conduct, create, recruit, advertise, and participate in weekly tenant activities. · Respond to and resolve issues of controversy that may arise between tenants and/or guests using Non-Violent crisis intervention strategies. Requirements This position requires a person who is self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team to carry out job duties. This position requires a person who has interpersonal skills necessary to tactfully deal with tenants and the general public in a professional manner. The person in this position will need to work effectively with people who are inebriated and/or have active mental health issues. This position requires driving and vehicle maintenance knowledge. A high school diploma/GED or equivalent is required. Experience working with the population is a plus. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have a driving record acceptable to agency’s insurance carrier. This person must pass and maintain Minnesota Background Study clearance. Center City Housing Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, sexual orientation/identity/expression, marital status or familial status.

Responsibilities

The Tenant Advocate provides direct support to tenants in a supportive housing apartment building, focusing on tenant engagement and access to health-related services. Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, engaging with tenants daily, and participating in team meetings to support housing stability.