Bilingual Case Manager - Swing - ARCHES Woodburn Shelter

OUR MISSION

MWVCAA invests in people and their futures to reduce the impacts of poverty.

We envision a just future, where our communities are empowered to reach positive outcomes and everyone is respected for their infinite worth.

Working at MWVCAA means becoming part of a mission-driven community dedicated to equity, dignity, and opportunity for all. We offer competitive pay, a rich company culture that values diversity, and an array of benefits - but we consider the best benefit here to be the reward of helping those in our community live better lives. Come find meaningful work and bring your skills as a Bilingual Case Manager.

The Sheltering Case Manager will work with moderate to high needs clients to support and guide them through an extended level of assistance in order to remove barriers and facilitate stable housing. The person in this position will perform eligibility screening, program enrollment, participant follow-ups, process required paperwork, data entry, and other general program supports. This position will directly align with the Housing First initiatives of the ARCHES Project.

The position is renewable annually based on the continuation of project funding.

This team offers a lot of growth opportunities and professional development through hands-on experience.

Monday-Friday 6pm-2:30am. Shift flexibility required.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Two years of related social service experience, direct client care; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ideal candidates will possess an advanced degree with two or more years of homeless service delivery experience and mental health certifications and or licensing.
• Bilingual abilities required.

• Driver Qualification Status is not required for this position.
• Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.
• Basic Life Support/First Aid Certification is required within first 30 days of hire.
• Food Handler's Card or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.

• Knowledge of/or experience with: the principles of coordinated assessment, working with unsheltered or vulnerable populations, as well as best practices in homeless service delivery is preferred.
• Basic proficiencies in computers, MS Office products, database software, and web tools.
• Must possess excellent planning, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
• Bilingual English - Spanish skills are required.
• To qualify as bilingual, staff must pass a pre-employment bilingual exam demonstrating fluent speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish. Required bilingual staff will receive a pay differential based on language test results.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

• Works directly with clients to ensure access to housing assessments and resources.
• Attends and engage required annual trainings.
• Assesses client eligibility and aids in gathering documentation as required for intake, enrollment, and shelter placement.
• Provides direct service to participants, including case management and housing placement support to assist participants in becoming self-sufficient and overcoming barriers to accessing permanent housing.
• Develops Action Plans that identify participant needs, barriers, and strengths.
• Establishes and maintains an active working relationship with community partners.
• Provides support for client-tracking, service delivery, follow-up reporting, and maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Maintains full compliance with all federal, state, and grant program and funding requirements, setting high standards for data quality and compliance performance, remaining in compliance with the regulations of all funding streams.
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