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  • Housing Support Legal Advocate

    Unity House (Troy, NY)



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    $750 sign on bonus!

     

    Unity House of Troy’s Community Resources Program has a new position!

     

    If you have knowledge of NYS Eviction Law, enjoy navigating the court systems, assisting with potential evictions and like to help others; please apply for the Housing Support Legal Advocate position!

    Responsibilities:

    Provide housing support to families/individuals facing eviction and other housing issues.

     

    Assist clients with preventing eviction.

     

    Accompany clients to eviction court.

     

    Provide referrals and linkages to supportive services.

     

    Assist in finding safe affordable housing.

     

    Provide education regarding tenant rights and responsibilities.

     

    Develop and maintain dynamic relationships both internally and externally.

     

    Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.

    Requirements:

    Bachelors or Associates Degree in either: Social Services or Criminal Justice preferred. Alternatively, a Paralegal Certificate will be considered. At least 1-year experience in landlord/tenant work such as assisting clients with housing and eviction matters. Knowledge of NYS eviction law is required. Valid New York State driver license is required. Must be comfortable accompanying clients to court and advocating in a courtroom setting. Must be organized and very well spoken.

     

    Check out these great benefits!

    Benefits:

    Generous time off benefits including 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)

     

    56 hours of NYS Sick Leave

    10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays

     

    Major medical leave

     

    Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

     

    403b (you may contribute right away) company contributions begin after one year of employment

     

    Student Loan forgiveness program.

     

    50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.

     

    Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts

     

    Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!

     

    Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.

     

    As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

     


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