Resource Specialist

HOUSING AND RESOURCE SPECIALIST

Self Enhancement, Inc.

Base pay range: $23.00/hr - $25.00/hr this range is provided by Self Enhancement, Inc. Actual pay will be based on skills and experience. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The Housing and Resource Specialist assists with housing, resource search, and leverages supportive services that will assist housing programs staff and clients. They provide a variety of office and field activities to manage and monitor rapid re‑housing for individuals and families, periodically perform direct client services, and compile related documentation. The principal duties are performed both in a general office environment and in the field and community where program participants reside.

The position reports to the Housing Program Manager, Housing Program Supervisor and works within the Multnomah County coordinated access system.

• Attend coordinated access meetings
• Assess housing barriers of individuals and families experiencing homelessness to determine housing and service needs
• Provide mediation and advocacy with landlords on the client’s behalf to develop a workable plan to obtain and/or maintain housing
• Assist participants and housing in locating housing of their choice
• Provide information and referral assistance regarding available support from appropriate social service agencies and/or community programs
• Maintain accurate daily logs, records, monthly outcome reports, and files
• Complete all appropriate monthly and annual report forms
• Maintain a complete working file providing activity documentation and copies of all corresponding paperwork
• Develop and implement resource sharing system for cross‑agency access
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned

• Five years case management experience in Social Services or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or related field preferred
• Experience working with diverse populations and conducting needs assessments and initiating support services
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Ability to successfully motivate and connect with others
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions, rules and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or with teams
• Excellent computer skills; experience using Service Point and/or Excel software a plus
• Valid Oregon driver’s license and be insurable under SEI’s auto coverage

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

Non‑profit Organizations