Job Information
Africatown Community Land Trust Advocate Supervisor - Bilingual (Lingala and French) in SEATTLE, Washington
*ABOUT US *
Africatown Community Land Trust is working for community ownership of land in the Central District. This can support the cultural and economic thriving of people who are part of the African diaspora in the Greater Seattle area. The Africatown Community Land Trust board is comprised of real estate professionals, business executives, entrepreneurs, business professionals and long-time community members from the Central District.
The ACLT's Benu Community Home provides 24/7 enhanced shelter and supportive services for self-identifying males experiencing homelessness. Community guests (residents) are deemed qualified before intake. Community guests (residents) are regarded as having needs and generally may have physical disabilities, chronic and acute mental illness, active chemical dependency, and/or trauma. This is a low-barrier, program.
MISSION
To acquire, develop, and steward land in Greater Seattle to empower & preserve the
Black Community.
VISION
Vibrant and thriving black communities through land ownership.
ABOUT THE POSITION
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of the Advocate Staff
- Hire, train and evaluate Advocate staff.
- Complete staffing schedule for Advocates to ensure at least two people are scheduled at all times. The schedule must be completed in a consistent timeframe each week.
- Provide coverage when someone is sick or has other emergencies to ensure minimum staffing is always maintained.
- Ensure Advocate staff are maintaining client records in database and electronic log.
- Participate in Management on-call rotation. Provide leadership and direction in resolving all client issues and crisis intervention as needed. Provide direction and support to staff by responding to an emergency after hours coverage; including on-site coverage when appropriate, ensuring minimum 24/7 staffing levels are always met.
Direct service to people who are homeless
Provide crisis intervention and advocacy to participants.
Coordinate with other social service agency workers (case managers, social workers, medical professionals) to provide fo