HOUSING AND RESOURCE SPECIALIST - Full-time

Description

HOUSING AND RESOURCE SPECIALIST

The Housing and Resource Specialist assists with housing, resource search along with leveraging supportive services that will assist housing programs staff and clients. They provide a variety of office and field activities to manage and monitor a rapid re-housing for individuals and families, periodically performs direct client services, and compiles related documentation. The principal duties are performed both in a general office environment and in the field and community where program participants reside. Self Enhancement Community and Family Programs is located at 2205 NE Columbia Blvd. Portland, OR 97211. This 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

QUALIFICATIONS

· Five years case management experience in Social Services or a related field.

· Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or in a related field preferred.

· Experience working with diverse populations and conducting needs assessments and initiating support services.

· Must have effective interpersonal skills.

· Must have 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.

· Must have a valid Oregon driver's license and be insurable under SEI’s auto coverage.

updated 01/24/24