All applications received for this position after January 17, 2023, are eligible for a $5,000 Hiring Bonus!

DESCRIPTION

To provide increased opportunities for stabilized housing through transitional rental assistance for GOBHI members who are identified as having a severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). Work with community partners to secure more permanent scattered site housing support. Involve community partners and link participants to community social support services. Provide peer support services to identified individuals.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Position is supervised by the Housing Program Manager.

Supervision Exercised: None

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist participants in the application process, development of the agreement of support, housing budget, and establishment and maintenance of landlord/neighbor/community relationships.

Coordinate housing services which includes identifying housing, securing of public housing authority approved rentals, advocating and mediating housing concerns on behalf of participants, and connecting participants to a comprehensive service array.

Advocate and act as a liaison for participants.

Develop rapport with all potential participants and assist them to identify, locate, and obtain suitable housing.

Work in conjunction with Transition Coordinator to ensure that all eligible members in State Hospitals and Licensed Residential are identified and being considered for placement into the rental assistance program.

Educate local community partners on eligibility requirements for rental assistance and encourage referrals.

Complete other tasks as assigned to support the rental assistance team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

Three years of experience working in a social service field or have a Bachelors degree in psychology or social work preferred

Experience working in housing field preferred.

Certifications

None

Other Skills and Abilities

Effective listening skills; exhibits empathy and concern for people

Objective, solution-oriented problem solving skills

Handles highly sensitive and confidential information

Resourceful; able to network and connect people to appropriate resources

Flexible; able to multi-task in response to time-sensitive and changing situations

Strong planning and organizational skills; follows through

Resilient; stays positive and solution-oriented

Must have excellent typing skills, have knowledge of basic office software programs and ability to effectively use such software.

Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats. Must have the ability to present and exchange information internally across teams and co-workers, and externally with customers and the public. Information communicated ranges from routine/basic to complex and confidential information.

Must hold a valid drivers license and be insurable or carry insurance for client service purposes and for travel between business offices, the community, and to attend required meetings and/or trainings. Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone system that requires fine manipulation, grasping, typing, and reaching. Position will requiring sitting for several hours reviewing reports and other written materials, and talking on phone. This position may occasionally be required to lift up to twenty (20) pounds. Incumbent will occasionally have to reach, bend, kneel and squat when adjusting equipment or retrieving supplies.

This position will require frequent driving, often driving for up to 6 hours at a time.

Position will require regular overnight stays, some of which will be two or more nights in a row.

The employee should possess a valid driver’s license for vehicle travel between business offices and to attend required meetings and/or trainings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment and in many community settings. The noise level is usually moderate, but occasionally may be exposed to loud noise such as raised voice levels and alarms.

This position is exposed to the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as an office (i.e., moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and electrical shock).

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.