Catholic Charities is the social service arm of the Catholic Diocese of Winona-Rochester serving the twenty southernmost counties of Minnesota. For over 75 years, Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota has served the poor and marginalized regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, or faith tradition.
Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota is seeking a Part-Time Housing Advocate in Rochester, MN .

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated people to join our team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organization skills and the ability to communicate in a clear and respectful manor. Able to ensure the buildings operate in accordance with established policies and procedures so that the residents experience safe and secure housing in a manner that affirms their human dignity.
The position adheres to Catholic Charities Mission Statement and lives out Catholic Charities values of respect, competence, empowerment, stewardship, joy and compassion with clients and co-workers and all those we serve.
Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota has the following shifts available:

REQUIREMENTS

• Have skills and knowledge acquired through at least one of the following:
  A. a course of study in a health or human services related field leading to a bachelor of
  arts, bachelor of science, or associate’s degree;
  B. one year of experience with the target population served;
  C. experience as a certified peer specialist according to Minnesota Statutes, section
  256B.0615; or
  D. meet the requirements for unlicensed personnel under Minnesota Statutes, sections

144A.43 to 144A.483.

• Ability to help our guests feel welcomed and valued.
• Must have a good sense of personal and professional boundaries.
• Ability to de-escalate situations, multi-task, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Serve our guests in a non-judgmental manner that affirms their human dignity.
• Must be capable of empathetic and professional relationship building while advocating for diverse client needs and interests.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work well under pressure
• High School diploma or GED.
• People-oriented – supportive and fairness-focused
• Must be at least 18 years of age and pass background check.

EOE, including disability/vets; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Work Location: In perso

• Meet with clients on a regular basis to check progress, provide support, and monitor functioning.
• Routinely conduct walkthroughs on premises, including parking lot and stairwells to ensure building safety and security.
• Conduct routine cleaning tasks of common areas to maintain order, assists in keeping all assigned areas clean and free of spills, trash and safety hazards.
• Respond immediately and professionally to any security /safety emergency or disturbance within or immediately outside the facility.
• Monitor and review security camera footage.
• Complete all agency logs and incident reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the end of shift summary is recorded
• Plan and implement activities for the residents, both on-site as well as in the community, in order to foster a sense of community, skill build, and decrease isolation amongst residents.
• Refer residents to appropriate community resources, and arrange transportation to appointments as needed.
• Communicate with community professionals, and other service providers to ensure that services for clients are coordinated. Maintain resident files and program records, develop reports as required.
• Comply with HIPAA and Data Privacy Practices.
• Assist in supervision of residents during open social/recreation at the building.
• Ensure residents are complying with program policies and procedures.
• Delivers services with safety, respect and effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.