Wellness Shelter - Client Support Staff (3rd Shift)

PREBLE STREET•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Elena’s Way, a Preble Street Wellness Shelter, provides shelter and intensive support services to 40 individuals experiencing homelessness and complex physical and mental health needs, in a 24-hour trauma-informed environment grounded in social work and medical best practices. A Client Support Staff position with a full-time, 3rd shift schedule is currently available in this service-inclusive, client-centered shelter program. As part of the team providing comprehensive services to individuals accessing the Wellness Shelter, Elena’s Way Client Support Staff outreach and engage with clients, provide direct services and program coverage, maintain safety in program spaces, provide crisis intervention and support, and assist in case management activities.

Requirements

Education in social work or related field of study and experience in direct service provision to people experiencing homelessness, or a comparable combination of work experience, education, and/or training.
Alignment with Preble Street’s mission, positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty, and a commitment to providing low-barrier services.
Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician (MHRT-1) certification is required and can be obtained on the job/after hire.
Strong communication, de-escalation, and crisis intervention skills.
Familiarity with community resources.
Ability to engage with and maintain professional boundaries with diverse populations.
Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
Ability to work a full-time schedule, with consistent and reliable attendance.