Housing Advocate ICWA at NeighborImpact – Madras, Oregon

Description:

Do you have experience in case management and/or social services? Are you passionate about helping others? Do want to come to work every day knowing what you do helps support your local community? Then the Housing Advocate position is for you! Come work for one of Oregon’s 100 Best Non-Profits and help affect constructive change in people’s lives.

Location: Madras

Compensation: $27.21/hour (plus $0.50/hour for bilingual Spanish)

Hours: 40 hours/week, full time

Benefits: 100% premium paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6%), almost 2 weeks of vacation time accrued in your first year, plus 14 paid Holidays annually, and separate sick leave accrual

Deadline: Open until filled

NeighborImpact Overview

NeighborImpact's Housing program offers crucial assistance to individuals and families in need within Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. The program can provide eviction prevention and deposit assistance, prioritizing applications based on need rather than a first-come, first-served basis.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Housing Advocate-Indian Child Welfare Act position provides individualized in-home case management and supportive services to Indian Child Welfare Act and Jefferson County clients referred by Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare for purposes of clients’ self-sufficiency and accessing and maintaining housing. A function of this role is compassionately and professionally performing screening, intake, and assessment with potential clients to establish eligibility for program participation. Referring clients to community partner agencies/service providers and providing advocacy for housing opportunities is an essential element of success in this role. The Housing Advocate is responsible for maintaining accurate, complete, up-to-date client files and records.

We value the respect and dignity of all. We aim to create a space that is physically and emotionally safe for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Requirements:

Required:

• Associate’s degree in human services or related field required

o In lieu of education, 3 years direct experience in case management or related services required

• Ability to travel throughout the tri-county area regularly, even in inclement weather, using personal vehicle required
• Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment:

1. Valid driver’s license
2. Proof of current auto insurance
3. Access to reliable transportation required
4. Satisfactory criminal background check required

• Required within 90 days of hire:

1. complete the Bloodborne Pathogens and Naloxone Training within 90 days
2. First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in degree in Human Services or related field preferred
• Two years’ experience (i.e. employment, internships, and long-term volunteer position) in the field preferred
• English/Spanish bilingual preferred