DVSA HUD Case Manager

El Programa Hispano Catolico•Gresham, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Bi-lingual transitional housing case management position that focuses on providing anti-oppressive, strength based, and culturally specific case management for Latine survivors of sexual violence. This position works in our housing program funded by Multnomah County (HUD Horizon). Along with rental assistance, the transitional housing program provides on-going case management and advocacy, helping participants navigate the complex social service system on their journey toward self-sufficiency.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of social service experience.
Must be bilingual (Spanish/English) and bi-culturally competent.
Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, in Spanish and English.
Experience providing case management and intervention services.
Experience and knowledge working with a broad range of issues affecting Latine’s in the community—especially issues related to surviving domestic/sexual violence.
Firsthand experience and knowledge of barriers and challenge DVSA survivors face
Demonstrate judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
Experience with community networking and organizing.
Ability to work well in team setting, as well as independently; be flexible and adapt well to different dynamics in a fast-paced work environment.
Must be able to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take the initiative, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner.
Commitment to EPHC mission to work in partnership with vulnerable populations to achieve lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in social services, preferred.
40-hour DV/SA Advocacy training is preferred; however, training is available and must be completed within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide case management and related support services to Latine survivors of domestic violence sexual assault, sex and human trafficking.
Maintain an average caseload of between 8-10 clients.
Assess domestic/sexual violence client’s personal situation and develop a personal safety plan, case plan, and plan of action for resolution.
Advocate for Latine survivors with outside agencies and government systems (i.e. Courts, Social Security, Immigration, DMV, DHS and others as needed).
Participate in community meetings with other social service organizations to promote the agency as an identifiable resource for Latine survivors of domestic/sexual violence and maintain timely and cooperative contact with outside agencies.
Provide client assistance to support survivors’ basic needs and maintain accurate account of receipts and expenditures for monthly expense reporting.
Support the organization and maintenance of updated resource materials for survivors of domestic/sexual violence.
Provide crisis intervention services as needed by clients including coverage of assigned shifts on UNICA’s 24 hour Spanish-language crisis line.
Maintain confidential participant files in database/s and compliance with HIPAA, El Programa Hispano Católico, and funder policies and procedures.
Adherence to El Programa Hispano Catolico policies and procedures
Actively participate in team projects including team, agency, program, and partner meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by EPHC supervisor.