Housing Coordinator

Description

Job Description

HOUSING COORDINATOR

The Housing Coordinator is responsible for providing assertive engagement and supportive services to low income and at-risk families. The Housing Coordinator works with families to develop an intensive case plan that addresses and removes barriers hindering participants from successfully developing their life skills and/or participating in career development, and employment opportunities.   This position reports to the Housing Manager.  Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI)’s Community and Family Program (CFP) building is located at 2205 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97211.  

PRIMARY Job responsibilities

• Provides assertive engagement to clients engaged in WorkSource, Inc. (WSI) and DHS JOBS services.
• Screen clients for service eligibility and readiness to engage in educational and employment development.
• Ensure clients have a solid foundation to successfully utilize WorkSource, Inc. (WSI) products and services.
• Provide guidance and support to those enrolled in WorkSource, Inc. (WSI) activities.
• Advocates and negotiates with other government agencies, and other community partners on behalf of clients.
• Maintain files and documentation as required.
• Accepts other appropriate duties/responsibilities as assigned by SEI management.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or in a related field and/or 5 years case management experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Experience conducting needs assessments and initiating support services.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with people of varying social, economic and education levels.
• Must have excellent problem solving skills.
• Must have the ability to successfully motivate and connect with others.
• Must be highly organized and self motivated with effective time management skills.
• Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions, rules and procedures; to work independently and to be a vital and contributing part of a team.
• Must have excellent computer skills; experience using ServicePoint and/or Excel software a plus.
• Must have current and valid Oregon driver’s license, in good standing with no insurability restrictions and must be insurable under SEI’s auto insurance policy.

BENEFITS

• 100% paid medical, dental, vision for employee.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (3% company match.)
• 125 Cafeteria Plan.
• 4 weeks accrued vacation per year, generous sick leave.
• Paid life and disability insurance.

Note:          This job description may change as programming evolves.  SEI management re­serves the right to amend this description at any time.