Health & Wellness Specialist

Health and Wellness Specialist

About Cultivate Initiatives:

We are a group of people who work alongside those on the margins to empower individuals and communities through an inclusive range of initiatives and support. We build communities from the inside out through workforce development housing and homemaking and supportive sheltering.

Compensation/Benefits:

• $2425 per hour depending on experience
  
  
• Fulltime 40 hours

• Comprehensive benefits package including health dental and retirement plans after probationary period

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to the success of a nonprofit organization.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and professional growth.
  

Accountability:

• Accountable to Employment Services Program Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain & create positive relationships through mutual respect and understanding with unhoused neighbors and provide support for their wellbeing

• Provide outreach and support to individuals at Cultivate Initiatives main office & other program locations including shower sites

• Educate community members on OHP & other health insurances benefits eligibility enrollment and more to support individuals in receiving maintaining and using benefits

• Possess a good understanding of and continue to learn about resources that unhoused individuals can access and benefit from to educate others on these resources

• Work well within a team & collaborative environment and lead other staff members or volunteers during outreach activities

• Meet regularly with the Employment Services Program Manager to ensure proper completion of job duties

• Follow safety policies procedures and community guidelines

• Assist with administrative aspects of the program including but not limited to forms reports reimbursements and reporting data for collection and tracking systems for the program

• Collaborate with and work alongside other outreach workers housing health and other Cultivate Initiatives staff

• Assist with coverage of the front desk when Hub Host is on break or out of the office

• Represent Cultivate Initiatives to various partners and community members

• Participate in meetings and trainings within the organization

• May perform other duties as requested by supervisor
  

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of community resources int he Portland and greater Portland area
  
• Knowledge of ODHS benefits including SNAP OHP and SSI
• Deescalation and mental health first aid
• Previous experience working with the unhoused population
• Strong computer skills and ability to navigate the web
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional boundaries

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
  
• Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels from quiet offices to louder industrial settings.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
  
  
• Work requires the ability to perform repetitive movements of the wrist hands or fingers due to continuous use of computer keyboards and other office equipment.
  
• Work requires the ability to remain calm under pressure
• This position may need to travel with teams to onsite locations occasionally
• Being physically present in the CI offices from 8:30am 4:30pm Monday Friday
• Must be able to provide proof of COVID19 vaccination or religious exemption
  
• Must be able to provide proof of Drivers License
  

How to apply:
Please submit acover letter and resume electronically.

The position is open until filled. Applications received by May 9 2025 will receive priority consideration. If a suitable candidate is found during that screening later applications will not be considered. We look forward to speaking with you!

CI is committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment for employees and neighbors. As part of our hiring process we conduct criminal history checks for the top candidates of all recruitments and driving history checks for candidates of positions that require operating company vehicles. CI also conducts routine drug tests.

CI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CIvalues a diverse inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status vaccination status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. If you require accommodation to apply please contact Emily Hutsell at the following number or email.

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