Tenant Advocate

The Tenant Advocate provides 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Note: This is a full-time position with benefits