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Resident Advocate I (Personal Services)



Under the general direction of the Director of the Residence, the Resident Advocate I provides support services to the participants of the Residence Program.   

REQUIREMENTS:

  • HS/GED required.
  • Some college in  counseling, social work or related field preferred.

Scheduled shift by Location:

  • Men's Residence: Various Shifts; Weekday Overnights 10:00pm-6:30am, Weekend Overnights 10:00pm-7:30am, Saturdays 2:00pm-10:30pm, Sundays 7:00am-3:30pm, or 2:00pm-10:30pm

Experience

Required
  • 1 year(s): Prior work experience with the adult male mental health population.

Education

Required
  • High School Diploma/GED or better
Preferred
  • Some college or better in Social Work or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required
  • First Aid
  • AED
  • CPR

Skills

Required
  • Writing
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Organizational
  • Work in diverse community

Behaviors

Required
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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