Family Advocate - Alder Housing

Job Description

Job Description

Job Announcement

Job Title : Family Advocate – Alder Housing Program

(Bilingual - English / Spanish) Preferred

Group : Community Programs for Social Justice

Reports to : Interim Community Programs Manager

Hours : Full time, Non-Exempt, generally 8-5 M-F.

Compensation : Starting at $21.65-$25.70 / hour, plus $1 / hour bilingual premium pay and generous benefits package

Want to help make a difference? Our Just Future counters the forces that keep people and communities in poverty by building relationships and assets that create opportunity - today and for future generations.

We partner with people and communities impacted by poverty so they can achieve long-term housing and economic security. We invest in affordable housing and community assets that contribute to strong, inclusive neighborhoods. We advocate with our community for policies and investments that expand housing and economic opportunity, eliminate wealth inequality and end poverty .

East Portland / East Multnomah County, Oregon is our home and the heart of our investments, advocacy and programs.

Our Just Future envisions vibrant, healthy neighborhoods where all people can share in the security, hopes and advantages of a thriving, supportive community.

Our Just Future operates as a nimble, financially strong organization driven by our passion, strategic goals and guiding principles.

Diversity, inclusion and equity are fundamental values for Our Just Future, both internally and externally. Our Just Future has an Equity Council, which acts as an internal board to vet and recommend personnel policies and compensation practices. The council staffed by primarily staff of color in non-management roles. It also helps with diversity-related projects, such as coordinating staff diversity trainings and provides ongoing input into our equity work.

Human Solutions is working to end homelessness and poverty in our community because everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

What Our Just Future Can Offer You : We offer a comprehensive array of benefits in support of your physical, emotional and financial well-being. A few highlights :

• Employer paid premiums for employee health insurance.
• Generous paid time off, 13 paid holidays, a floating birthday holiday and the ability to maintain a great work / life balance.
• Employer paid premiums for short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Access to an employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and for dependent care.
• Professional development opportunities, including employee driven committees and optional staff workshops.
• Access to virtual yoga classes and resources for stress management, self-care and other wellness initiatives.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 401k retirement plan with a 2% employer match after three months of employment.
• A six-week paid sabbatical after every seven years of consecutive employment with HSI.

SUMMARY

Provide telephone and in-person screening for families with children attending Alder Elementary who need rental assistance due to being homeless or at risk of homelessness. Assist families in finding and / or and stabilizing housing within Alder Elementary school boundaries. Explain agency and community services and eligibility guidelines. Administer short- and long-term rent assistance with supportive services. Many applicants face multiple challenging issues that may create barriers to housing and self-sufficiency. The office environment is extremely busy and there are many more people seeking services than resources available. Advocate will need to effectively manage time between working at Alder Elementary and Our Just Future’ Rockwood Office and / or working remotely.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and abilities required.

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE and other QUALIFICATIONS

At least 2 years of case management experience in social services, working with low-income families and / or individuals. High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s or associate degree in related field strongly preferred.

Must possess a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation required. Vehicle insurance coverage limits must be $100,000 bodily injury liability for one person, $300,000 bodily injury liability for all people in an accident and $100,000 property damage liability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TO APPLYPlease send resume with cover letter and contact information for three professional references to : Ricardo Lopez, via our career center : https : / / workforcenow.adp.com / mascsr / default / mdf / recruitment / recruitment.html?cid=ddc01fb9 -194a-49ca-800b-5187d8837399& ccId=19000101_000001 &lang=en_US.