Housing Specialist - Permanent Supported Housing
Housing Specialist - Permanent Supported Housing
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Job Description
CHECK OUT SHELTERCARE!
We are looking for an entry level Housing Specialist to join our dynamic Permanent Supported Housing Team.
What we offer:
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous paid time off
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- Pet friendly environment
- Paid volunteer hours
- Wellness stipend
- PSLF Public Service Loan Forgiveness
ShelterCare is a nonprofit that believes in housing first we meet people where they are. This role will provide housing related support to our participants with severe mental illness or addiction issues. You will be documenting contacts as required or appropriate communicating with landlords and property managers and working collaboratively with other resources to help participants enter into and maintain their housing.
Our participants have been chronically unhoused and so patience and empathy are required!
See attached document for full position description.
This is a fulltime exempt position that will report to the PSH Asst. Program Manager. The starting hourly wage for this position is $19.42 $19.85/hour depending on a number of factors including experience. ShelterCare offers a onetime $600.00 per year increase after a 6 month probationary period.
ABOUT SHELTERCARE
ShelterCare is a social services agency that is directed by a board of community volunteers. We have multiple programs in the Eugene/Springfield area. We offer a range of housing solutions combined with wraparound services for families and community members who are experiencing homelessness on the verge of becoming homeless and have a serious mental illness. Because of the variety of services we offer we are able to help many people in our community.
In addition to making a difference for the vulnerable populations we serve we offer a fun positive company culture and opportunities for professional development.
What you bring to ShelterCare:
- 6 months of direct experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or addiction. Or lived experience.
- Excellent written verbal and computer skills (MS Office and Google Suite)
- Organized and dependable.
- Ability to advocate for your participants.
- Ability to drive agency vehicles
- Ability to successfully pass a DHS background check
Ready to apply Click the apply now button and submit your resume and references. The whole process takes less than 5 minutes!
We encourage members of marginalized communities to apply for this role.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the desired attributes listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may be one who comes from a nontraditional background. We would encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every one of our attributes listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.
**ShelterCare is a participant in the EVerify Program**
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
