Become A Part of the El Programa Hispano Catòlico Team!
El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is an organization that supports individuals in reaching their fullest potential. For nearly 40 years, our mission has been to advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latine roots, culture, and community. This mission, which is at the heart of everything we do, has allowed us to respond to local needs by addressing the social determinants of health. We achieve this through our program areas : Housing, Economic Sustainability, Education, Community Wellness, and DV / SA Prevention and Intervention. Today, EPHC serves more than 30,000 people annually and employs over 100 staff members, the majority of whom are bilingual, and over 93% are bicultural.
Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network, candidates or participants do not need to be Catholic to work with us or receive services. Across our programs and services, staff of all faiths-or none-work within our framework of respect for our mission, the dignity of the human person, and the common good.
To learn more about EPHC, visit our website at
Benefits :
About The Role :
Mobile Permanent Supportive Housing Specialist (MPSH) – This role supports communities that that have experienced chronic homelessness in transitioning to permanent supportive housing. This role works collaboratively with members of other organizations also providing supportive housing services : NARA (Native American Rehabilitation Association), Urban league of Portland, Cascadia Behavioral Health, Coalition of Community Health Clinics, Mental Health Association of Oregon, and JOIN to provide housing retention services.
Using the evidence-based Permanent Supportive Housing model and JOIN's Housing First approach, the MPSH program offers equity-informed, participant-driven, trauma-informed, and relationship-based services. With wraparound support-including case management, mental health services, and peer support-we aim to build trust, promote strengths, and ensure successful tenancy for our participants. The collaborative provides trauma-informed tools for an individual's professional success in this role. Those in this role have access to professional counseling through coalition, training funds, and it is aimed for those who plan to obtain a mental health professional certification (QMHP).
Essential Duties :
Qualifications and Requirements :
Compensation : $28.00-$30.00 per hour. Pay commensurate with skills and experience.
Location & Typical Working Conditions : Some of the work performed by this position can be accomplished in a hybrid / remote work environment, though frequent in-person meetings will be required. There are times when work requires in-person, onsite activities. On-site work is located at EPHC's office in Gresham, OR, and meeting participants in the Adelitas Hacienda CDC building. Job duties may require occasional travel, and evening and weekend work depending on project deadlines.
To Apply : Please submit your cover letter and resume to El Programa Hispano's online application at
EPHC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
El Programa Hispano Catolico is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EPHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law.
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