Housing Specialist - Represented

Description

Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families in the Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty and addictions. We hire people that are skilled and passionate to meet our mission to end homelessness through outcome-based strategies which support personal and community transformation.

The Golden West is a five-story historic building located in the Old Town neighborhood of NW Portland, consisting of 73 single-room occupancy units. All units are subsidized through CCC's Housing Rapid Response Program or Community Engagement Program. There are 5 Fair Market SRO units occupied through a waiting list open to the general public.

This position is part of the Housing Rapid Response (HRR) team. Primary responsibilities include supporting clients as they move into permanent housing through the identification of housing resources and opportunities. This includes assessing program and permanent housing participant needs and aiding in obtaining permanent housing, working in collaboration with CCC staff and external partners. Additionally, this position is responsible for providing retention support services to ensure former program participants remain stable in permanent housing. This position requires a high level of collaboration with a diverse team to achieve positive outcomes for clients. The person will be working with Clients that are or have been involved with the Criminal Justice System.

Location : The Golden West, 707 NW Everett St. Portland, OR 97209

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM

Compensation : Starting at $23.14 / hr

Seniority Bid : Closes 10 / 17 / 25

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must possess a current driver's license, pass a DMV background check and be designated an "acceptable" driver as outlined in Central City Concern's Fleet Safety policy. Must pass an initial driver training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training; and maintain vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of $100,000 / $300,000 personal auto liability coverage.
• Two year / A.A. degree preferred.
• Must have experience with data entry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience working with, clients who have mental health diagnosis and chemical dependency is desirable.
• Will be required to carry an agency cell phone for work use. Cell phone will be provided by Central City Concern.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent computer skills.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Must generally have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects and climb stairs, with reasonable or no accommodation.
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern's drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Ace of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.
• Applicant must be able to work in all CCC buildings. Some CCC buildings have restrictions due to criminal background and / or active probation and parole

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

AFSCME Union : This role is a Union Represented position through; American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). You can find more information about your representation here www.afscme.org

BENEFITS : Central City Concern offers an incredible benefits package to our Regular / FT employees

This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the position.

As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.

Central City Concern is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.

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