Housing Advocate - Women's Shelter

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in human services or related field and 1 year of related work experience, OR Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field and 3 years’ related work experience.

• Understanding of the issues related to homelessness, mental health, and recovery from substance abuse disorder recovery.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Valid Drivers’ License

• Act 33/34/73 clearances

• Pre-employment drug screen

SCHEDULE:  (non-exempt/hourly)

3 days per week 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. OR 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

ABOUT THE ROLE:  The Housing Advocate role with Bethlehem Haven focuses on:

• Permanent Supportive Housing Services: Helping individuals secure and maintain stable housing.

• Income & Benefit Coordination: Assisting with financial resources and benefits.

• Supportive Case Management & Follow-up Care: Ensuring continuity of care for those placed in housing programs.

• Collaboration: Working closely with supervisors, colleagues, providers, and persons served.

• Program Oversight: Managing demand and supply of services, implementing best practices, and maintaining compliance with policies and regulations

ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY:  We’re a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area’s most vulnerable populations. We work with families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care.

Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help – and hope – to people who are experiencing:

• Mental illness and substance abuse

• Physical health needs

• Intellectual disabilities

• Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.