Mobile Housing & Retention Specialist - RLRA

Become A Part of the El Programa Hispano Catlico Team!

El Programa Hispano Catlico (EPHC) is an organization that supports individuals in reaching their fullest potential. For nearly 40 years our mission has been to advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latine roots culture and community. This mission which is at the heart of everything we do has allowed us to respond to local needs by addressing the social determinants of health. We achieve this through our program areas: Housing Economic Sustainability Education Community Wellness and DV/SA Prevention and Intervention. Today EPHC serves more than 30000 people annually and employs over 100 staff members the majority of whom are bilingual and over 93% are bicultural.

Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network candidates or participants do not need to be Catholic to work with us or receive services. Across our programs and services staff of all faiths-or none-work within our framework of respect for our mission the dignity of the human person and the common good.

To learn more about EPHC visit our website at

• Vacation & Sick Time Benefits
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 90% employer-paid health insurance with buy-up options
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Access to our Retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Bonus Wellness Days
• Continuous Growth and Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make a positive impact

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Mobile Housing and Retention Specialist is responsible for providing housing placement and retention support services to families experiencing homelessness with the aim of placing them into permanent housing. This role works as part of a Mobile Housing Team to identify suitable rental properties assist with applications and leasing agreements and provide ongoing support to ensure housing stability. Additionally the Mobile Housing and Retention Specialist will provide retention support services to families to prevent homelessness and ensure housing stability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide housing placement and retention support services to families referred through the family system coordinated access case conferencing process.
• Work with families to develop individualized housing plans and identify supportive services to promote housing stability.
• Assist families with completing housing applications and other required paperwork.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with resident services staff property managers and management companies.
• Provide ongoing support to families including assisting with rent payments and connecting them with necessary services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all participant interactions and services provided.
• Attend weekly case meetings to review case files discuss progress and challenges and coordinate services with other team members.
• Attend and participant in trainings meetings and other professional development opportunities as required to maintain current knowledge and skills related to housing and homelessness issues.
• Adherence to El Programa Hispano Catlico policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Unless an item or section is labeled required we consider any combination of relevant work experience volunteering education and transferable skills qualifying. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

• Must be bilingual (Spanish/English) and bi-culturally competent.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing in Spanish and English.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience and knowledge working with a broad range of issues affecting homeless Latinx/ Hispanic and other BIPOC communities (Black Indigenous or People of Color).
• Intermediate proficiency in all programs of Microsoft Office; experience with data entry.
• Demonstrate judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work be proactive take initiative follow through and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in team setting as well as independently; be flexible and adapt well to different dynamics in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to support organizational and program specific mission and goals.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Access to a reliable motor vehicle. Must have drivers license ability to obtain automobile insurance at levels required by agency (100/300/100).
• Satisfactory results from civil criminal and motor vehicle background check required.

COMPENSATION: This position starts at $24 per hour (DOE). Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience.

LOCATION & TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

EPHC strives to provide a balanced work-life schedule through our innovative 4-day work week. We believe in maximizing productivity and employee well-being by providing an extra day each week for you to recharge and enjoy personal pursuits if you successfully complete your work in that timeframe.

Most of the work performed by this position can be accomplished in a hybrid/remote work environment though frequent in-person meetings will be required. There are times that work requires in person onsite activities. On-site work is located at EPHCs office in Gresham OR and meeting participants as needed in the Metropolitan Portland area. Job duties may require occasional travel and evening and weekend work depending on project deadlines.

TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume to El Programa Hispanos online application at Programa Hispano Catolico is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EPHC does not discriminate based on race color gender disability veteran military status religion age creed national origin sexual identity or expression sexual orientation marital status genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local state or federal law.

EPHC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER