Shelter In-Reach Specialist

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more at .

POSITION: Shelter In-Reach Specialist

JOB CLASS/GRADE: Specialist 1 / Grade 8

WAGE: Starting at $48,600 per year based on experience

FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864

LOCATIONS: Multiple locations in the Portland area; including

IRCO Pacific Islander & Asian Family Center (PIAFC), 8040 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland OR 97213, and

IRCO Africa House, 709 NE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220

Hybrid schedule

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: 1.0 FTE; Full-Time with Benefits; Regular

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (2)

APPLY AT:

STATUS: Full-Time with Benefits

PROGRAM(S): Multnomah County Adult System Housing Services

SECTOR/DIVISION: Housing & Supportive Services / Assets & Opportunity Building

REQUIREMENTS: English Required

Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

Applicants need to be within commuting distance to the base worksites.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and verification of current auto insurance and have full

use of an automobile during work hours.

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Program Summary
This Multnomah County Adult System Housing aims to bring housing placement services into existing shelter programs and provide services that are tailored to meet each household’s specific situation and needs.

Position Summary
The Shelter In-Reach Specialist supports the Housing and Supportive Services team's mission and goals by assisting members of the community with housing placement by providing a continuum of flexible services to assist households in accessing and retaining stable housing.

Essential Functions

• Provide housing placement at shelter locations.
• Coordinate with shelter providers and other In-Reach partners within the system.
• Provide services to clients as a mobile option and in partnership with shelter operators.
• Maintain a case load of 20 clients maximum per year.
• Provide rental subsidies and other flexible financial assistance to support clients with successful transition into permanent housing.
• Assessment of housing barriers, needs and preferences, and current service engagement. This can and should include the Coordinated Access assessment when needed.
• Assist clients with housing application preparation, appeals, and reasonable accommodation requests with landlords.
• Support clients with housing application fees, security deposits, and other move-in costs.
• Engage clients who are placed into housing in creating an individual case plan that sets goals and action steps for maintaining stable housing.
• Provide ongoing case management to support households in transitioning from rental assistance and becoming self-sufficient.
• Connect clients to wraparound support services as needed.
• Adhere to local, state and federal housing laws and regulations.
• Utilize Community aware methods of case management.

Secondary Functions

• Ability to meet multiple, including conflicting deadlines
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the availability of clients