Skills/experience/qualifications:

1. Possession of a bachelor's degree, or higher, in social work, sociology, psychology, or a closely related field.
2. An interest in and an understanding of the causation of homelessness in America from an economic/political perspective.
3. A sincere desire to assist the homeless population.
4. Fluency in Spanish will be helpful, but is not required.

Client knowledge:
The Social Services Advocate will become educated and informed about the lives of clients who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless by:

1. conducting intake interviews at HAP;
2. making psychosocial assessments as needed;
3. providing services, making referrals, and serving as a client advocate;
4. developing a working relationship with clients at HAP or VLSP's downtown office.
5. keeping abreast of current social, political, economic, and psychological perspectives as they relate to homelessness.