Masters Level Clinician - Supportive Housing

Become A Part of the El Programa Hispano Catòlico Team!

El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is an organization that supports individuals in reaching their fullest potential. For nearly 40 years, our mission has been to advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latine roots, culture, and community. This mission, which is at the heart of everything we do, has allowed us to respond to local needs by addressing the social determinants of health.

We achieve this through our program areas:
Housing, Economic Sustainability, Education, Community Wellness, and DV/SA Prevention and Intervention. Today, EPHC serves more than 30,000 people annually and employs over 100 staff members, the majority of whom are bilingual, and over 93% are bicultural.

Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network, candidates or participants do not need to be Catholic to work with us or receive services. Across our programs and services, staff of all faiths-or none-work within our framework of respect for our mission, the dignity of the human person, and the common good.

• Vacation & Sick Time Benefits
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 90% employer-paid health insurance with buy-up options
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Access to our Retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Bonus Wellness Days
• Continuous Growth and Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make a positive impact

Mobile Permanent Supportive Housing Specialist (MPSH) – This role supports communities that have experienced chronic homelessness in transitioning to permanent supportive housing. This role works collaboratively with members of other organizations also providing supportive housing services: EPHC (El Programa Hispano Catolico), NARA (Native American Rehabilitation Association), Coalition of Community Health Clinics, Mental Health Association of Oregon, and JOIN to provide housing retention services.

Using the evidence-based Permanent Supportive Housing model and JOIN's Housing First approach, the MPSH program offers equity-informed, participant-driven, trauma-informed, and relationship-based services. With wraparound support-including case management, mental health services, and peer support-we aim to build trust, promote strengths, and ensure successful tenancy for our participants. The collaborative provides trauma-informed tools for an individual's professional success in this role. Those in this role have access to professional counseling through coalition, training funds, and it is aimed for those who plan to obtain a mental health professional certification (QMHP).

• Provide housing placement and retention support services to people referred through the adult system coordinated access case conferencing process.
• Work with individuals to develop individualized housing plans and identify supportive services to promote housing stability.
• Assist individuals with completing housing applications and other required paperwork.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with resident services staff, property managers, and management companies.
• Provide ongoing support to individuals, including assisting with rent payments and connecting them with necessary services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all participant interactions and services provided.
• Attend weekly case meetings to review case files, discuss progress and challenges, and coordinate services with other team members.
• Attend and participate in training, meetings, and other professional development opportunities as required to maintain current knowledge and skills related to housing and homelessness issues.
• Adherence to El Programa Hispano Católico policies and procedures.
• Work in collaboration with all the other organization part of this collabortaive to ensure the success of this contract and all individuals participating in these services.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.