Stability Specialist

Position: Housing Stability Specialist

Description

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more o.org.

POSITION:
Housing Stability Specialist JOB CLASS/GRADE:
Specialist 1/Grade 8 WAGE:
Starting at $48,600 per year based on experience FLSA; EEO; WC:
Non-Exempt;
Professional; 8864 LOCATIONS:
Pacific Islander & Asian Family Center (PIAFC), 8040 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213

Hybrid schedule

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: 1.0 FTE;
Full-Time with Benefits;
Regular NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1) APPLY AT:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). STATUS:
Full-Time with Benefits PROGRAM(S):
Multnomah Stability Initiative SECTOR/DIVISION:
Housing and Supportive Services/Asset & Opportunity Building Program/Department Summary

IRCO's Multnomah Stability Initiative (MSI) provides community-aware approaches and self-sufficiency services to engage low-income households in ways that foster hope, leadership, and community so they can avoid crisis, achieve stability, and reach prosperity.

Position Summary

The Housing Stability Specialist will provide case management services by assisting program participants in working on a set of goals related to self-sufficiency. Staff will also assist participants in meeting their housing and social service needs, determining eligibility for housing funds, communicating with landlords, and completing paperwork and case notes related to the accurate and timely administration of rental funds.

Essential Functions

• Assess potential client program eligibility
• Meet individually with clients at the office or the client's home if they're unable to commute, to help them define, work towards, and reach their goals related to housing
• Maintain case files
• Enter data into Multnomah County's Service Point data system
• Enter data into IRCO's data entry system
• Distribute assistance funds to client's landlords or utility companies
• Refer clients to other sources of assistance to help them reach their goals
• Provide case management, including recruitment, screening, assessment, and provision of case management services
• Complete case management paperwork

Secondary Functions

• Attend trainings and meetings conducted as part of the Multnomah County Stability Initiative system
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and committees to support Housing Stability Program and agency’s goals
• Interact with staff in other IRCO programs and community partners and refer clients to these parties

Requirements

English required, bilingual in Spanish preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license, verification of current auto-insurance, and have full use of automobile during work hours.

Education & Experience MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some college course work and a combination of relevant experience
• 1-2 years of experience is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Must have the ability to function in a positive manner in a demanding work environment
• Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility when responding to priorities and schedules that change frequently to meet commitments
• Strong ability to multi-task and meet multiple, sometimes conflicting deadlines
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and grammar skills
• Analytical and decision-making abilities
• Utilize a personal computer, read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and have the ability to use other software packages including internal and external e-mail/internet
• Ability to use basic office equipment, telephone, copier, fax machine, and…