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Housing Stability Specialist

POSITION:                   Housing Stability Specialist

WAGE:$15.00 – $16.50 per hour (No Benefits), or

$31,000 - $32,000 per year (with benefits)

LOCATION:                 One or more of the following schools:

Shaver Elementary School (3701 NE 131st Pl, Portland, OR 97230)

George Middle School (10000 N Burr Ave, Portland, OR 97203)

Harrison Park K-8 School (2225 SE 87th Ave, Portland, OR 97216)

APPLY AT:                  www.irco.org

STATUS:                      No Benefits: Casual / Hourly (20 – 30 hours per week)

                                    With Benefits: 1.5 FTE available

(May be placed into 1FTE, .75FTE, or .5FTE positions)

SCHEDULE:                 Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm (Flexible)

PROGRAM(S):              Anti-Poverty & SUN Programs

OPENING DATE:January 27, 2017        

LANGUAGES:              English, with preference for individuals with additional skills in the following:             Vietnamese, Cantonese, Spanish, Swahili, Somali, Chuukese

  GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

IRCO’s School and Housing Stability Funds (SHSF) is a school-based, culturally responsive housing stability program supporting low-income households with children enrolled at Shaver, George and Harrison Park schools.  SHSF services will include: short-term rental assistance, case management, information & referral into IRCO or community programs, and linkages to resources at Shaver, George and Harrison Park like school-based food pantries, clothing closets, and, student or adult classes operated through the SUN/Schools Uniting Neighborhood programs.

The following is a sampling of expected duties:

Program outreach to promote the SHSF program at the 3 schools

Collaborate with SUN, school staff, other IRCO staff and community partners to create a SHSF referral         system

Work with program participants to conduct eligibility screening, intake & assessment, information &         referral, home visits, and advocacy with landlords

Provide case management to participants to help them define, work towards and reach their goals related         to housing

Maintain case files and other program-associated paperwork and records

Data entry into Multnomah County’s ServicePoint system and IRCO’s data system

Distribution of client assistance funds

Attending trainings and meetings required for the program, funder, and IRCO

    QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying.  This includes:

Must have demonstrated experience of helping clients meet their housing needs (advocacy with landlords, financial literacy coaching, etc.)

Knowledge of client-centered case management approaches like Motivational Interviewing or Assertive Engagement

Experience in the job duties listed above, or possessing transferable experience

Minimum 1-year experience working in social services, especially in rental assistance programs

Experience communicating with individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds

Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook and Word

Bachelor’s degree preferred in social services or related field, but a combination of experience and education may be substituted for degree

  REQUIRED FUNCTIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have excellent communication skills and experience working with diverse populations (preferably in school settings)

Must have the ability to function in a positive manner in a demanding work environment

Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility, to respond to priorities and schedules that change frequently to meet commitments

Strong ability to multi-task and meet multiple, sometimes conflicting deadlines 

Strong time management and paperwork completion skills.

Detailed oriented with excellent organizational skills

Analytical and decision making abilities

Utilize a personal computer, read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen

Successfully respond to situations of pressure involving individual circumstances balanced against agency policies and goals

Ability to deal with distressed and/or demanding customers and employees in an effective manner

Maintain a high level of confidentiality

Listen for understanding and assist in problem solving

Communicate with a variety of personality types and levels of the organization as well as with persons outside of the organization 

Must have excellent grammar, spelling and writing skills

Communicate verbally, in writing to individuals and groups, by telephone, text or social media 

Prepare clear and concise reports

Must be punctual, maintain a good attendance record, and be able to work flexible hours to meet the availability of participants

Able to use basic office equipment, telephone, copier, fax machine, and personal computer

Ability to sit, stand, walk, drive, talk on the telephone and/or use PC for long periods of time

Must possess a valid driver’s license and verification of current auto-insurance, and have full use of automobile during work hours

Must be able to pass fingerprinting and criminal background check

      HOW TO APPLY:

Applications may be accessed at the IRCO website, www.irco.org or at the IRCO main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR  97220, 503-234-1541.   Attach resume and cover letter to IRCO application form.  This position requires the completion of an IRCO application.  Materials submitted without a completed application are considered incomplete and will not be considered.  Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to contact each applicant.   We may not be able to return calls regarding the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you by telephone.

ABOUT IRCO:

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to promote the integration of refugees, immigrants, and the community at large into a self-sufficient, healthy, and inclusive multiethnic society. Find out more at www.irco.org.

IRCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER