Outreach and Engagement Assistant

Washington County Hope Ce
Hillsboro, OR 97123, USA

• Travel Required :
  Yes

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 10.21.2026

Salary Wage: $26.00 - $28.00 DOE

Status:
Full Time Non-Exempt

Number of Positions: 1

Department:
Social Services

Position Title:
Outreach and Engagement Assistant

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Scope of Position: The Outreach Worker for the Mobile Engagement team provides intensive case management to homeless or those at‑risk of homelessness through mobile community outreach work. The program is a rural outreach to the homeless and those vulnerable to homelessness in areas outside the Metro boundaries for the County. The Program Model includes Mobile Outreach, Relational Case Management and Community Networking.

The primary objective of this position is to provide aid to individuals in housing attainment, utilizing the minimum assistance needed to address each household’s immediate housing crisis. The Outreach Worker will regularly visit and work with individual clients to identify and overcome barriers to housing and healthcare and refer these households to other resources in the community (mainstream services, benefit services, health care, food assistance programs, childcare resources, etc.).

The Outreach Worker for The Salvation Army is a position of trust –representing, nurturing, protecting and advancing the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army; and serving the needs of people with dignity and respect. Conduct on and off the job must sustain a positive impact on The Salvation Army’s mission, goals, programs, and public image.

Education and Work Experience
:

Minimum High School Diploma or GED;
Associates degree strongly preferred. In lieu of degree, 2+ years of relevant experience with 2 years specific to work in the nonprofit realm. 2+ years demonstrated experience in related social services is preferred.

License and Certifications
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Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required
:

• Strong Human relations skills; trauma-informed care; community building, and motivational interviewing skills are preferred, (but will train the right person).
• Ability to build and maintain effective and professional working relationships with leadership, coworkers, clients and community.
• An ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the values of equity and inclusion by honoring diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
• Self-starter, persuasive, and compassionate.
• Understanding of basic conflict resolution being able to engage and diffuse crisis situations.
• Team player with good interpersonal and time management skills.
• Detail oriented, highly organized, ability to multitask.
• Strong use of the English language in verbal and written communication. Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Client centered mindset.
• Data management and reporting skills required and user level in web resources and navigation.
• Willingness to gain general knowledge of business protocols and case management work.
• Strong commitment to keeping client information confidential.
• Quickly gain knowledge of community-based resources (e.g. housing, available assistance funds, employment placement services, access to medical & dental services, etc.).
• Possesses a valid Oregon State Driver’s License and pass The Salvation Army driver requirements.
• Ability to operate standard office…