Short-Term Housing Specialist

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 Short Term Housing Specialist. The individual works in Cascade AIDS Project’s Housing and Support Services Department to provide Short Term Housing Case Management and Emergency Rent Assistance that includes establishing goal plans and providing support necessary to meet short and long-term financial needs; housing stability and medical engagement; information and referral services; advocacy with and on behalf of clients, and eviction prevention for individuals and families.

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 8:30m-5:00pm

Starting pay is $48,547.20 a year. The Short-Term Housing Specialist’s pay increases with tenure and the top of the pay scale is $56,555.20 . This is a union represented position, so the compensation, benefits and conditions of work are collectively bargained.

Who You Are

• One year professional work experience relevant to the position
• Prior experience providing short term case management (or similar) services
• 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, persons with a mental illness and/or substance dependence
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with community stakeholders

What You’ll Do

• • Provide housing placement, supportive case management, and eviction prevention with and on behalf of clients who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless using a supportive strengths-based model that promotes client self-determination and independence
  • Work in collaboration with medical case managers, medical providers, or other providers involved in client care, to provide coordinated comprehensive care to PLWHA with a focus on housing stability 
  • Carry an active client panel of approximately 5-15 program eligible clients, assisting with eviction prevention, housing planning, advocacy, mediation, and information and referral
  • Complete comprehensive housing assessments, goal planning, linkage to services, and advocacy for and with clients
  • Make appropriate referrals to mental health, substance abuse, HIV prevention, or other community partners as needed to support client self sufficiency
  • 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 

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.

Employee Benefits

• 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 : $48,547