Shelter In-Reach Specialist

About the role

The Shelter In-Reach Specialist supports the Housing and Supportive Services team's mission and goals by assisting members of the community with housing placement by providing a continuum of flexible services to assist households in accessing and retaining stable housing.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing placement at shelter locations.
• Cookordination with shelter providers and other In-Reach partners within the system.
• Coordinate with shelter providers and other In-Reach partners within the system.
• Provide services to clients as a mobile option and in partnership with shelter operators.
• Maintain a case load of 20 clients maximum per year.
• Provide rental subsidies and other flexible financial assistance to support clients with successful transition into permanent housing.
• Assessment of housing barriers, needs and preferences, and current service engagement.
• Aid clients with housing application preparation, appeals, and reasonable accommodation requests with landlords.
• Support clients with housing application fees, security deposits, and other move-in costs.
• Engage clients who are placed into housing in creating an individual case plan that sets goals and action steps for maintaining stable housing.
• Provide ongoing case management to support households in transitioning from rental assistance and becoming self-sufficient.
• Connect clients to wraparound support services as needed.
• Adhere to local, state and federal housing laws and regulations.
• Utilize Community aware methods of case management.

Requirements

• English Required.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check.
• Applicants need to be within commuting distance to the base worksites.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and verification of current auto insurance and have full use of an automobile during work hours.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in housing services is required.
• Ability to work with people from all backgrounds without exception.
• Good communication is a must.
• Experience working with refugee and immigrant communities, underserved and low-income families is a must.
• Ability to courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, organization representatives, vendors, contractors, the public, and others.
• Ability to use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to function in a positive manner in a demanding work environment, to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility.

Skills

• Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills.
• Strong skills in intercultural, interpersonal, and organizational communication.
• Communicate effectively in a positive manner verbally, in writing, and by phone.
• Strong communication skills in a multilingual, multibackground team and organization.
• A second language in any Asian or Pacific Islander, African, Middle Eastern, Russian, or Hispanic language is preferred.

Benefits

Many flexible working arrangements and schedule.
Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world.
Work that helps your community
3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting
3% match for student loans or college savings
12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Required Engagement
Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO’s mission, vision, and values-based initiatives.

Pay

Starting at $48,600 per year based on experience

Schedule

Hybrid setting job

Location

Multiple locations in the Portland area; including IRCO Pacific Islander & Asian Family Center (PIAFC), 8040 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland OR 97213, and IRCO Africa House, 709 NE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.