2nd Shift Shelter Caseworker - Florence House

PREBLE STREET • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Preble Street has a 2nd shift Caseworker position available at Florence House Shelter and Residential Program. Florence House provides services to Housing First Studio apartments and a 40-bed emergency shelter 24/7, 365 days a year. This position will work as a member of a team of caseworkers supporting clients through addressing their barriers to housing. This position reports directly to Florence House 2nd Shift Supervisor. The primary role of this position is to build relationships with clients, provide casework services, provide program coverage, maintain client safety, monitor the security of the building, provide crisis intervention, and support, and assist clients in overcoming barriers to stable housing.

Requirements

• Positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with community services
• An understanding of low-barrier service challenges
• The ability to establish boundaries and set limits with a diverse population
• Able to work as part of a team
• MHRT-1 certification eligibility is required and can be obtained while on the job

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients
• Provide casework services
• Provide program coverage
• Maintain client safety
• Monitor the security of the building
• Provide crisis intervention and support
• Assist clients in overcoming barriers to stable housing

Benefits

• 160 hours (4 weeks, accrued) vacation time
• 96 hours (12 days, accrued) sick time
• 32 hours personal time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option
• Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed