What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Rent Assistance Coordinator position at CASCADE AIDS PROJECT?
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is the oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in Oregon and Southwest Washington that provides the LGBTQ community and beyond with compassionate healthcare. CAP’s mission is to promote well-being and advance equity by providing inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ people, people affected by HIV, and all those seeking compassionate care. Prism Health, Our House, Tod’s Corner and Esthers Pantry are all apart of CAP. To learn more about us please visit CAP, Prism Health and Our House.
Cascade AIDS Project is excited to announce that we are hiring skilled and team-oriented Emergency Rent Assistance Coordinator. This individual works in CAP’s Housing and Support Services department to provide services that include: completing emergency rental assistance applications and CAP intakes, providing information and referral, goal planning, advocacy and eviction prevention services to people living with HIV.
This is a Full-Time role working at our Davis St location in the old town area of Portland The schedule for this role is Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm. This position will travel occasionally throughout the five-county service area for meetings. Evening and weekend work is sometimes required
Starting pay is $31.85 an hour which is equivalent to just over $52,998.40.The Emergency Rent Assistance Coordinator’s pay increases with tenure and the top of the pay scale is $36.66. This is a union represented position, so the compensation, benefits and conditions of work are collectively bargained.
Who You Are
- Two years’ professional work experience in social services
- Prior experience providing short term case management (or similar) services
- Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) and working knowledge of the internet
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Successful experience working with ethnic, racial, economic and sexually diverse populations and persons who have experienced homelessness and/or persons with a mental illness and/or substance addiction
- Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with community stakeholders
What You’ll Do
- Establish rapport with clients using a supportive strengths-based model that promotes client self-determination and independence.
- Complete emergency rent assistance applications with clients and negotiate payment with clients and landlords.
- Complete comprehensive housing assessments, goal planning, linkage to services, and advocacy for and with clients.
- Schedule and complete intake assessments for clients who wish to engage in services at CAP. Create paper files for new CAP clients.
- Work in collaboration with medical case managers, medical providers, or other providers involved in client care, including other CAP staff to provide coordinated comprehensive care to PLWHA with a focus on housing stability.
- Make appropriate referrals to mental health, substance abuse, HIV prevention, or other community partners as needed to support client self-sufficiency.
At Cascade AIDS Project, we believe in unlocking potential. If you believe you may have the skills to do a job, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. Cascade AIDS Project is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We comply with all relevant anti-discrimination laws.
Qualifications:- Vacation & Health Leave
- Retirement
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Life Insurance, Disability, & Family Leave
For more details about our benefits please visit our careers page capnw.org/careers
CAP cares about the safety of our team members and clients. All new employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status to HR at the time of hire (unless a documented medical or religious exemption is requested and approved).
Salary : $52,998