Housing Specialist - Short Term Housing

ShelterCare • Eugene, OR

4d • $20 - $21

About The Position

CHECK OUT SHELTERCARE! We are looking for an entry level Housing Specialist to join our dynamic Shelter and Temporary Housing (STH) Team. What we offer: 12 paid holidays a year Generous paid time off Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Pet friendly environment Paid volunteer hours Wellness stipend PSLF - Public Service Loan Forgiveness ShelterCare is a non-profit that believes in " housing first ", we meet people where they are. The STH program helps unhoused individuals experiencing mental health disabilites with temporary housing and shelter while they are engaged in a permanent housing program. You will be documenting contacts as required or appropriate, communicating with landlords and property managers, and working collaboratively with other resources to help participants enter into and maintain their housing. See attached position description for full job duties. This is a full-time exempt position that will report to the STH Program Manager. The starting hourly wage for this position is $20.30 - $20.80 ; depending on a number of factors including experience. ShelterCare offers a one-time $600.00 per year increase after a 6 month probationary period . ABOUT SHELTERCARE ShelterCare is a social services agency that is directed by a board of community volunteers . We have multiple programs in the Eugene/Springfield area. We offer a range of housing solutions combined with wraparound services for families and community members who are experiencing homelessness, on the verge of becoming homeless and have a serious mental illness. Because of the variety of services we offer, we are able to help many people in our community. In addition to making a difference for the vulnerable populations we serve, we offer a fun, positive company culture and opportunities for professional development. What you bring to ShelterCare :

Requirements

• A degree in social work or a related field, or the equivalence in years of experience.
• Effective communication
• Negotiation and collaboration
• Scheduling and time management
• Leadership
• Risk management
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Use of technology for email, spreadsheets, documents, etc
• Ability to handle confidential material
• Organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to successfully pass a DHS background check
• Drivers license and ability to drive agency vehicles

Nice To Haves

• Experience with working with people who have been homeless and/or have mental health needs preferred

Responsibilities

• Documenting contacts as required or appropriate
• Communicating with landlords and property managers
• Working collaboratively with other resources to help participants enter into and maintain their housing

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous paid time off
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Pet friendly environment
• Paid volunteer hours
• Wellness stipend
• PSLF - Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• ShelterCare offers a one-time $600.00 per year increase after a 6 month probationary period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees