Advocate, Clinical Services (Part-time)
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The Bowery Mission is a Christian, faith-based organization committed since the 1870s to serving people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. The Bowery Mission meets essential needs and creates transformative community with men, women, children, and families in New York so that we can together overcome homelessness and poverty and flourish.The Advocate provides one-to-one encouragement and accountability for women engaged in residential programming. The Advocate will carry a caseload and coordinate care with Clinical Services and an interdisciplinary team to help clients meet Individual Action Plan goals, including relational, vocational, housing, and life skills goals. The Advocate will also facilitate classes, groups, and case-management needs.As a key member of the Clinical Services team, develop integrated, faith-based clinical services that equip residential and non-residential clients to make progress on their Individual Action Plan (IAP) goals. Provide support, encouragement, and accountability through individual and group sessions. Advocates will carry a caseload and coordinate care with Social Worker/Counselor and interdisciplinary team, assisting clients in relational, vocational, housing, and life skills goals. The Advocate will facilitate classes, groups, and referrals, support clients with their weekly activity schedule, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.Reports to: Supervisor, Clinical ServicesThis is a part-time position, working approximately 20 hours per week.Shift 1: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 12:30pmShift 2: Tuesday - Friday 3pm - 8pmRequirements: Embraces the organization's Statement of FaithBachelor's degree, certification or graduate-level work in a related field2+ years experience providing direct client servicesHighly relational with strong interpersonal skillsStrong problem-solving and conflict resolution skillsFlexible, approachable, and able to work with a teamProven confidentiality and personal integrityProficient in Microsoft Office Compensation: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour; compensation commensurate with experience and education#J-18808-Ljbffr