Advocate, Clinical Services (part-time)

The Bowery Mission is a Christian, faith-based organization committed since the 1870s to serving people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. The Bowery Mission meets essential needs and creates transformative community  with men, women, children, and families in New York so that we can together overcome homelessness and poverty and flourish. 

The Advocate provides one-to-one encouragement and accountability for women engaged in residential programming.  The Advocate will carry a caseload and coordinate care with Clinical Services and an interdisciplinary team to help clients meet individual action plan goals, including relational, vocational, housing, and life skills goals.  The Advocate will also facilitate classes, groups, and case-management needs.   

As a key member of the Clinical Services team, develop integrated, faith-based clinical services that equip residential and non-residential clients to make progress on their Individual Action Plan (IAP) goals. Provide support, encouragement and accountability through individual and group sessions. Advocates will carry a caseload and coordinate care with Social Worker/Counselor and interdisciplinary team, assisting clients in relational, vocational, housing, and life skills goals. The Advocate will facilitate classes, groups, and referrals, support clients with their weekly activity schedule, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Reports to: Supervisor, Clinical Services 

This is a part-time position, working approximately 20 hours per week in person at our Women's Center.

Shift 1: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 12:30pm 

Shift 2: Tuesday - Friday 3pm - 8pm 

Requirements:

• Embraces the organization’s Statement of Faith

• Bachelor’s degree, certification or graduate-level work in a related field

• 2+ years experience providing direct client services

• Highly relational with strong interpersonal skills

• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

• Flexible, approachable, and able to work with a team

• Proven confidentiality and personal integrity

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Compensation: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour; compensationcommensurate with experience and education

The Bowery Mission takes the health & safety of our staff, guests, clients, and volunteers very seriously, and especially as it relates to the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to qualified candidates who are selected for interviews. We sincerely appreciate all candidates for their interest in The Bowery Mission.