Bilingual Case Manager - ARCHES Family First
Bilingual Case Manager - ARCHES Family First
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Job Description
The ARCHES project wants a Case Manager to join their team! 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 followups 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.
Candidates must submit applications by 5/9/2025 in order to be considered for first round interviews.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
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.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
Driver Qualification Status is not required for this position.
Candidate must pass Oregon Department of Human Services criminal background check and MWVCAA agency background check.
Basic Life Support/First Aid Certification is required within first 30 days of hire.
Food Handlers Card or ability to obtain within 30 days.
Candidate must pass preemployment and random drug screenings.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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 EnglishSpanish skills are required for this position.
To qualify as bilingual staff must pass a bilingual exam demonstrating fluent speaking reading and writing in English and Spanish. The posted hourly rate is inclusive of a 2 bilingual differential.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. 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 selfsufficient 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 clienttracking service delivery followup 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.
Works cooperatively with other ARCHES Project programming to ensure quality and timely client service delivery.
Complies with agency Quarterly and Annual reports.
Complies with MWVCAA safety and personnel policies including punctuality and attendance.
Performs cleaning janitorial and laundry tasks in support of daytoday sheltering operations.
Supports nutrition staff as needed by completing various kitchen tasks including cooking meals.
Participates in Community Outreach to local organizations camps and groups as directed by supervisor.
Maintains appropriate boundaries with clients and coworkers at all times.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no supervisory duties in this position.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to hear and speak.
Frequently lift up to 25 pounds. Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity for handling computers devices and office equipment.
Incidental driving tasks may be requested for employees with a personal vehicle and proof of current auto insurance.
Maintains calm disposition when clients or others may become escalated applying crisis intervention and deescalation techniques for all participants.
Regulates emotions during interactions with escalated clients and staff.
Regulates emotions and handles pressures of frequent demands for attention time and work tasks.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoor work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.
Occasional outdoor environment including perimeter monitoring.
Occasional urgent situations requiring law enforcement involvement and/or paramedic professionals.
Close quarters often with a client population experiencing homelessness substance use disorders and/or severe and persistent mental illness and/or unpredictable behavior.
Exposure to trash bodily fluids and malodorous air.
Ability to work outside of normal business hours including nights weekends and holidays.
MWVCAA is committed to promoting and achieving diversity equity and inclusion with employees and with those we serve. The agency strives to be an employer of choice with a vision for all people to be respected for their infinite worth and supported to envision and reach a positive future.
MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender expression age veterans and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position please notify a member of our team at.
*MWVCAA is a Second Chance Employer supporting individuals with criminal records with a fair and equal opportunity at employment. A background check will be conducted for this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an individual from a job unless there is a specific legal exclusion. MWVCAA will consider convictions as they relate to job duties and responsibilities and consider the length of time since the offense.
**This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description download below.
If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings please contact Human Resources at or callto ask for a HR Team Member.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
