HOUSING COORDINATOR

SELF ENHANCEMENT INC • Portland, OR

1d • $24 - $26

About The Position

The Housing Coordinator is responsible for providing assertive engagement and supportive services to low income and at-risk families. The Housing Coordinator works with families to develop an intensive case plan that addresses and removes barriers hindering participants from successfully developing their life skills and/or participating in career development, and employment opportunities. This position reports to the Housing Manager. Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI)’s Community and Family Program (CFP) building is located at the 2205 Ne Columbia Blvd. Portland, OR 97211.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or in a related field and/or 5 years case management experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Experience conducting needs assessments and initiating support services.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with people of varying social, economic and education levels.
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must have the ability to successfully motivate and connect with others.
• Must be highly organized and self motivated with effective time management skills.
• Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions, rules and procedures; to work independently and to be a vital and contributing part of a team.
• Must have excellent computer skills; experience using ServicePoint and/or Excel software a plus.
• Must have current and valid Oregon driver’s license, in good standing with no insurability restrictions and must be insurable under SEI’s auto insurance policy.

Responsibilities

• Provides Assertive Engagement Case Management for a caseload of individuals in need of housing placement.
• Assists clients with housing, housing retention, educational and employment supports, and access to other community programs.
• Develops client centered case plans to remove barrier to housing, education and employment with the goal of assisting clients to increase self-sufficiency.
• Screens for eligibility and administers rental assistance funds.
• Provides community education and resource services.
• Advocates and negotiates with government agencies, and other community partners on behalf of clients.
• Identifies builds and maintain effective relationships with landlords, property managers and community resources.
• Maintain files and documentation as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees