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DISTRICT XI HUMAN RESOURCE COUNCIL
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Youth and Young Adult Housing Advocate
Location: Hamilton, MT
Schedule: 20 hrs/week: Monday – Friday (between 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Compensation: $14.95/hr.
Opening Date: September 17, 2020
Closing Date: Screening will begin September 30, 2020.
Applications received after that date may be considered. Position is open until filled.
General Purpose:
This position determines eligibility for Homeless Youth Demonstration Project by doing intake and assessment for potential clients. Self-determination plans are developed and reviewed every 6 months. Prospective landlords and employers and other community resources are contacted to promote the youth goals and make available various opportunities. Responsible for data entry including daily input to the Homeless Management and Information System (HMIS). This position works with homeless youth ages 18-24 as defined by HUD.
Education and Experience:
The knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform this position are usually acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associates Degree in area with two years’ experience in the social services field with some emphasis on work with youth. Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide these knowledge, skills and abilities, will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of counseling, human behavior, case management, local community resources, and evidence-based Youth and Young Adult (YYA) strategies. Culturally competent; lived experience/formerly homeless preferred. Experience with electronic recordkeeping and the use of a computer. Knowledge of local housing programs. Ability to work with a diverse population and to see the broad perspective and how aspects of their lives interrelate. Ability to follow and interpret program guidelines and goals. Ability to have compassion, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to establish effective working relationships with participants, employees, other agencies, and employers. Ability to learn software used by Coordinated Entry and HRC. Must be able to maintain regular attendance and work scheduled hours. Must have a valid Montana State Driver’s License or ability to obtain one and insurable on company policy.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application packet, including full job description, available at:
Human Resource Council
1801 South Higgins Avenue
Missoula, MT 59801
You may request the Application Packet electronically by contacting Lina at lina@hrcxi.org or download on our website at www.humanresourcecouncil.org
To be considered for the position, a completed HRC Application for Employment and any other related information must be returned to the Human Resource Council, 1801 South Higgins, Missoula, MT 59801.
Human Resource Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities.
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