Adult Shelter Connect Advocate

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❄️ Minnesota – Remote

❄️ Minnesota – Remote

💵 $22 / hour

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Simpson Housing Services

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1982

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

💰 $2.5M Grant - Simpson Housing Services on 2018-11

Non-profit • Social Impact

Simpson Housing Services is a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that provides supportive housing and shelter services for people experiencing homelessness. The organization operates programs including an extended-stay shelter, adult shelter, single-adult services, family and youth housing, and children & youth services, serving more than 600 households annually across Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, and Carver counties. Simpson also runs volunteer and community-engagement programs (mentoring, tutoring, meal programs), advocacy and education efforts, and hosts fundraising and public events to support its mission to house, support, and empower people impacted by homelessness.

📋 Description

• Provide quality service to individuals: Conduct initial assessment for shelter placement in Single Adult Shelter Collaborative. • Evaluate options for diversion to other safe and available nightly accommodation. • Refer clients to available and appropriate shelter beds. • Manage all bed reservations using HMIS/Client Track. • Facilitate client transfer between shelters as needed. • Track client restrictions from individual shelter sites. • Competently explain the single adult shelter system in Hennepin County to new and returning guests. • Complete accurate and thorough documentation and recordkeeping in a timely manner: Maintain individual files, including intake information, electronic data privacy releases and other applicable Releases of Information. • Understand and comply with necessary data entry into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and/or other data systems. • Maintain accurate records including employee time sheets and other expenses. • Participate with reports and site visits as requested. Other duties as assigned. • Provide positive representation of SHS through public relations and networking: Communicate and coordinate services with all team members. • Attend regular team meetings, other required meetings. • Interpret and promote the program to constituents, volunteers, and stakeholders. • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, participants and other stakeholders. • Network with providers of similar services. • Participate in professional meetings, workshops, and staff meetings.

🎯 Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Human Services or related field of study, or equal experience in the field is required. • Must be computer proficient. • Very broad knowledge of shelter and other resources. • Experience working with individuals who are homeless or having personally experienced homelessness. • Experience working with adults with mental illness and chemical use issues. • Fluency in written and spoken Spanish preferred.