Self Enhancement, Inc.
HOUSING AND RESOURCE SPECIALIST
Self Enhancement, Inc., Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
HOUSING AND RESOURCE SPECIALIST
Self Enhancement, Inc.
Pay Range Base pay range: $23.00/hr - $25.00/hr. This range is provided by Self Enhancement, Inc. Actual pay will be based on skills and experience. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Job Description The Housing and Resource Specialist assists with housing, resource search, and leverages supportive services that will assist housing programs staff and clients. They provide a variety of office and field activities to manage and monitor rapid re‑housing for individuals and families, periodically perform direct client services, and compile related documentation. The principal duties are performed both in a general office environment and in the field and community where program participants reside. The position reports to the Housing Program Manager, Housing Program Supervisor and works within the Multnomah County coordinated access system.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Attend coordinated access meetings
Assess housing barriers of individuals and families experiencing homelessness to determine housing and service needs
Provide mediation and advocacy with landlords on the client’s behalf to develop a workable plan to obtain and/or maintain housing
Assist participants and housing in locating housing of their choice
Provide information and referral assistance regarding available support from appropriate social service agencies and/or community programs
Maintain accurate daily logs, records, monthly outcome reports, and files
Complete all appropriate monthly and annual report forms
Maintain a complete working file providing activity documentation and copies of all corresponding paperwork
Develop and implement resource sharing system for cross‑agency access
Assume other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Five years case management experience in Social Services or a related field
Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or related field preferred
Experience working with diverse populations and conducting needs assessments and initiating support services
Effective interpersonal skills
Excellent problem‑solving skills
Ability to successfully motivate and connect with others
Strong organizational and time‑management skills
Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions, rules and procedures
Demonstrated ability to work independently or with teams
Excellent computer skills; experience using ServicePoint and/or Excel software a plus
Valid Oregon driver’s license and be insurable under SEI’s auto coverage
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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Pay Range Base pay range: $23.00/hr - $25.00/hr. This range is provided by Self Enhancement, Inc. Actual pay will be based on skills and experience. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Job Description The Housing and Resource Specialist assists with housing, resource search, and leverages supportive services that will assist housing programs staff and clients. They provide a variety of office and field activities to manage and monitor rapid re‑housing for individuals and families, periodically perform direct client services, and compile related documentation. The principal duties are performed both in a general office environment and in the field and community where program participants reside. The position reports to the Housing Program Manager, Housing Program Supervisor and works within the Multnomah County coordinated access system.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Attend coordinated access meetings
Assess housing barriers of individuals and families experiencing homelessness to determine housing and service needs
Provide mediation and advocacy with landlords on the client’s behalf to develop a workable plan to obtain and/or maintain housing
Assist participants and housing in locating housing of their choice
Provide information and referral assistance regarding available support from appropriate social service agencies and/or community programs
Maintain accurate daily logs, records, monthly outcome reports, and files
Complete all appropriate monthly and annual report forms
Maintain a complete working file providing activity documentation and copies of all corresponding paperwork
Develop and implement resource sharing system for cross‑agency access
Assume other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Five years case management experience in Social Services or a related field
Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or related field preferred
Experience working with diverse populations and conducting needs assessments and initiating support services
Effective interpersonal skills
Excellent problem‑solving skills
Ability to successfully motivate and connect with others
Strong organizational and time‑management skills
Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions, rules and procedures
Demonstrated ability to work independently or with teams
Excellent computer skills; experience using ServicePoint and/or Excel software a plus
Valid Oregon driver’s license and be insurable under SEI’s auto coverage
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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