Interim Housing Case Manager Support Specialist

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JOB CLASS/GRADE:
Specialist 1/Class 8

WAGE:
Starting at $23.37 per hour based on experience

FLSA; EEO; WC:
Non-Exempt;
Professional; 8864

LOCATIONS: GMEC office 4915 SW Griffith Drive Suite 216 Beaverton OR 97005

Hybrid schedule in office 3 days per week.

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: 1.0 FTE;
On Call/Casual without benefits (Interim Position for 12 weeks)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1)

STATUS:
Oncall/ Casual without Benefits

PROGRAM(S):
Washington County Senior Housing Program

Contract Funded until June 2027 (Continuation Variable)

SECTOR:
Housing and Supportive Services

REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license, verification of car Insurance, and use of a vehicle during work hours.

Must speak English and a second language is preferred.

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

IRCO Washington County Supportive Housing Services works to provide the highest quality of housing case management services to participants currently experiencing homelessness and housing instability and who are eligible for supportive housing funded through the Metro Supportive Housing Program in Washington County.

This position is both site based, and field based. This Interim Supportive Housing Case Manager will perform basic tasks to support other case managers. They will be asked to contact clients, complete written and electronic forms, and do a variety of other duties.

• Working effectively with other supportive case managers, establishing professional relationships, and working as a team.
• Establish a working professional relationship with participants.
• Conduct assessments, contact participants, and assist with office duties.

• Ability to meet multiple, including conflicting deadlines
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the availability of clients
• Timely input of client service transactions and client expense documents.

• Associate degree in human service or related field and minimum of 2 years of experience providing services related to a similar population.
• Bachelor’s degree in human service or related field and minimum of 1 year of experience providing services related to similar populations.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Communicate effectively in a professional manner verbally and in writing

• Hybrid setting position
• Physical:
  Position requires little physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or constant movement, but does allow for movement needed to complete work tasks
• Mental:
  There is regular variation in tasks, and the job holder must decide which tasks to complete as well as the order in which tasks are completed
• Environment:
  This level has a work environment that is well protected, with virtually no hazards or obstacles. There is very little element of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are stable, usually well managed, and very comfortable.
• Schedule:
  
  The work schedule is stable and does not fluctuate.

Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
• Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
• Work that helps your community
• 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
• 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate…