Philadelphia, PA
This is a job for a Family Advocate at Lutheran Settlement House. The advocate will provide case management services to families experiencing homelessness, including assessments and referrals. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively. Compensation includes salary and benefits, with on-the-job training provided.
Case management, Advocacy, Referral services, Client services, Communication skills, Problem-solving skills, Community resources, De-escalation techniques, Cultural sensitivity
Our benefits include low-cost medical, free dental and vision insurance, as well as agency-funded life and disability insurance. We offer 8-week paid parental leave for staff (eligible after one year of service) who give birth, adopt, or foster a new child in their home. Our paid time off package includes an annual 3-4 weeks of vacation, 12 days of paid sick time, and 5 personal days to use at your discretion. We observe 16 organization-wide holidays, and an early close on Fridays during the Summer. Our 401k retirement savings program offers a 1% match, and we offer pre-tax flexible spending accounts for health, travel, and dependent care. We value growth and learning and offer training and conference participation whenever possible. We value the voices of our staff, and we offer mini grants for staff to pilot new ideas in their work. We offer flexibility for classes, internship possibilities within our organization, and the availability for social work licensure supervision. We understand that employees are people first and foremost and are committed to an overall supportive and flexible organizational culture. Our work is critical, but we know it’s not easy, so we aim to infuse joy wherever possible. Whether we are offering free yoga and exercise classes, ending all-staff meetings with Karaoke or Bingo, or committing steadfast to a snack-based meeting culture – we aim to balance the weight of our work with laughter and levity as often as we can.