Achieving Independence Center Hiring Housing Advocate - Philadelphia

The Achieving Independence Center (AIC) is a “one-stop center” designed to help young people, ages 16-21, from the dependent (foster care) system achieve their future goals of self-sufficiency.

The Housing Advocate is responsible for: Conducting individual housing counseling

• Assisting youth in developing and implementing individual housing plans that lead to independent living and permanent housing options.
• Teaching workshops related to housing topics as needed
• Assisting youth in finding and registering for emergency housing placements
• Referring youth to appropriate housing support programs, including transitional housing programs
• Developing relationships with private market landlords and rental agencies, housing-related service providers and public/government-based housing entitites
• Advocating for youth with regard to housing-related issues
• The ideal candidate will possess:

A commitment to positive youth development and a strengths-based approach.

• Training in (or willingness to learn) adventure-based counseling techniques.
• Master's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or other related field.
• Minimum of two or more years working with adolescents, work with homeless youth and/or youth with a dependent care history preferred.
• Child Abuse, Criminal Background and FBI clearances.
• Available early evenings and weekends.
• Enjoys working with teens.

Please forward a cover letter and resume to careers@aicenter.us.