Sanctuary Place Advocate

ABOUT US: Health Imperatives (HI) is a multi-service organization dedicated to reducing health and wealth disparities while advancing meaningful opportunities and economic security for people south of Boston. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. The communities we serve including Brockton New Bedford Plymouth the South Shore South Coast Cape Cod Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket have some of the highest poverty rates and largest wealth gaps in Massachusetts. For nearly 50 years we have addressed the complex needs of people who are disadvantaged by poverty and discrimination and have fallen through the cracks of mainstream systems of care. HI is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race ethnicity culture gender sexual orientation age ability and faith. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity equity and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ to provide the highest quality care and to develop the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. We are committed to eliminating disparities and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all particularly those disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We partner with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of racial ethnic and cultural groups including youth LGBTQIA individuals immigrants people with limited English proficiency survivors of sexual assault domestic violence commercial sexual exploitation people with substance use disorders and youth and adults who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed health care emergency services and support.

POSITION: Sanctuary Place Advocate (1st Shift)

PROGRAM: Sanctuary Place

HOURS: Full time 37.5 Hours per week $28.10/hr.

LOCATION: Wrentham

BENEFITS: Medical Dental Vision 403b Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program etc.

DUTIES: Under the direct supervision of the ANP Director the Sanctuary Place Advocate will provide

culturally responsive support to residents ensuring their safety security and well-being and ability to live independently.

• Conduct trauma-informed intakes and ongoing needs assessments and collaborate with clients to develop personalized safety plans that include emergency strategies and risk-reduction supports.
• Coordinate referrals to counseling healthcare public benefits and housing resources.
• Plan and facilitate recreational educational life-skills and therapeutic activities that promote healing empowerment and personal growth while using trauma-informed and survivor-centered approaches.
• Complete case notes incident reports and data entry accurately while maintaining strict confidentiality and following all legal/ethical requirements including mandatory reporting.
• Work closely with ANP clinician ANP director and other residential staff to ensure activities align with each residents individualized service plan goals and recovery progress.
• Work closely with Employment coordinator to organize workshops guest speakers volunteer opportunities and community-based experiences that support education career readiness financial literacy and independent living skills.
• Safely transported clients to appointments and community activities picked up prescribed medications and performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean safe and comfortable home environment.
• Create a safe structured and inclusive environment where residents can build healthy relationships develop social skills and strengthen self-esteem through group and individual activities.
• Respond to crises using de-escalation and trauma-informed techniques.
• Ensure all activities comply with HI policies safety protocols and confidentiality standards.
• Participate in staff meetings supervision and ongoing training related to trauma domestic violence and group facilitation and provide community outreach as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to maintain flexible schedules in accordance with program needs.
• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of Commercial Sexual Exploitation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Valid MA drivers license and reliable vehicle.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with crisis intervention regarding issues such as homelessness mental health substance misuse preferred.
• Experience in accessing and connecting residents with community resources.
• Initiative-taker with a strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Prepare and maintain quality case notes and documentation for any contact made and service provided.
• Promote a clean harmonious and welcoming environment.
• Light housekeeping.
• Ensure that the basic needs of all residents are met during their stay including but not limited to food clothing bedding and medical needs.
• Work closely with the case manager to communicate needs and to ensure seamless continuity of services.
• Document all interactions as required and expected including but not limited to special requests incidents and other concerns. Report all safety concerns to Program Director.
• Maintain safety and security precautions.
• Work closely with the Program Director to identify and address all facility maintenance in a timely fashion.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Please indicate on your cover letter the position you are applying for. Please note that resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.