ADVOCATE

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens.

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a per-diem Advocate for a homeless shelter in Smithtown. The Advocate will be responsible for ensuring the safety of families and their children, enforcing shelter rules, completing intake consent forms, and conducting curfew checks. The Advocate will report to the Evening Supervisor on a daily basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Advocate will use good judgement and remain calm in high stress situations.
• Handle special projects.
• Conduct intakes for new clients.
• Provide ongoing support and counseling for clients in reaching their goals.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• The Advocate will work cooperatively, help set goals, resolve problems, and enhance the program.
• Provide conflict resolution strategies.
• Conduct regular perimeter checks for safety.
• Issue violations for breaking rules.
• Open locker and sheds for clients to access their belongings.
• Oversee and document clients while they self-administer medication.
• Serve Meals.
• The Advocate will supervise bedtime, distribute bed rolls, linens placed in appropriate bin for laundry service.
• Routine bed and bathroom check and document log for safety.
• Access donation closet for clothing as needed.
• Oversee shower times and distribute toiletries as needed.
• Report and document all incidents with detail and accuracy.
• Transport clients as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Available Shifts Sunday through Saturday:

• 12:00AM-8:00AM
• 8:00AM-4:00PM
• 4:00PM-12:00AM

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in human services preferred.

Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, required.

Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License required.

Flexibility to work at different sites is preferred.

Flexibility to work weekends required.

"Family Service League is committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the needs of our clients and reflects the communities we serve. Family Service League strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for any positions for which they feel potentially qualified."