Employment Opportunities

The Housing Advocate is responsible for arranging supportive services for homeless individuals and families who are living in emergency shelters and transitional housing in the Decatur area. Under the direction of the Homeward Bound Client Services Coordinator, the Housing Advocate implements a system for delivery of services to clients in a manner that uses existing resources and that leads to self-sufficiency and permanent housing for clients. Examples of such services include housing, job training, employment, education, budget management, bankruptcy, legal matters, DCFS, personal counseling, independent living skills, health care, parenting skills, and substance abuse treatment.

The Coordinated Entry & Outreach Specialist is responsible for arranging initial supportive services and housing for homeless individuals and families who are homeless. Under the direction of the Macon County CoC Community Resource Coordinator, the Coordinated Entry & Outreach Specialist implements the initial contact system for delivery of services to clients in a manner that uses existing resources and that lead to self-sufficiency and permanent housing for clients. This person is responsible for the initial processing of homeless clients for services within the Macon County Continuum of Care (CoC). This includes such services as: intake, prevention, intervention, housing location, and service coordination and linkage.

The Coordinated Entry & Outreach Specialist assures that clients are moved smoothly through the initial application process, and after placement, works with the Client Services Supervising Coordinator and Housing Advocates, and other providers to assure that homeless clients have access to appropriate housing as they move toward permanent housing and self-sufficiency.

The Dove Homeward Bound Multi-Site Facilities Specialist will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of residential facilities and offices, through the Dove-Homeward Bound program.