Logan Place Caseworker (1st Shift)

PREBLE STREET•Portland, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Logan Place, a Preble Street Housing First program, provides housing and 24-hour comprehensive, supportive services for 30 adults who have experienced chronic homelessness. Logan Place has been a model for a real solution to the problem of homelessness in our communities since 2005, based on the principles that everyone deserves housing and the support necessary to maintain it. Logan Place currently has an available Caseworker position with a daytime, Sunday through Thursday schedule. This direct service position provides casework services, outreaches and engages with tenants, provides program coverage and maintains safety in program spaces, and provides crisis intervention and support, to assist tenants in maintaining housing stability. The schedule for this position is Sunday-Thursday 7am-3:30pm.

Requirements

Experience providing direct services to people experiencing homelessness, or comparable combination of education and relevant experience
Understanding of and alignment with Preble Street’s mission
Positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty
Commitment to providing low-barrier services
Strong communication skills
Strong de-escalation skills
Strong crisis intervention skills
Familiarity with community resources
Strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain documentation of services
Ability to work effectively with and maintain professional boundaries with diverse populations
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team