Housing Advocate - 1115 Waiver Program

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career? 🚀  

Join us in our mission as a 1115 Waiver Housing Advocate at Catholic Charities of Columbia & Greene Counties.  

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 hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger!

As the 1115 Waiver Housing Advocate, 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.
• Engage in the Continuum of Care for Housing, collaborating with service providers to improve housing stability for clients.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with the Department of Social Services (DSS), community-based organizations, and civic groups to facilitate appropriate referrals.

• 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.
• Support financial literacy and budget planning by:
  1. Helping clients determine affordable housing options.
  2. Identifying cost-saving strategies and available financial assistance programs.
  3. Setting goals for increasing or maintaining income.
  4. Provide tenant advocacy services, including negotiating repayment plans with landlords, educating clients on their rights, and empowering them to address housing issues.
• Connect clients to essential resources for housing-related assistance (e.g., furniture procurement, utility assistance, etc.).

1115 Waiver Housing Advocate Minimum Salary: $ 22.00

1115 Waiver Housing Advocate Maximum Salary: $ 22.00

1115 Waiver Housing Advocate Schedule:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 - 4:30
• Thursday 11 - 7

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:  

  • 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)  

  • Click here to view our benefit brochure! 

• A collaborative 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)