Central City Concern (CCC) is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families impacted by homelessness, poverty, and addictions in the Portland metro area. We hire skilled and passionate people to meet our mission to end homelessness through innovative outcome-based strategies that support personal and community transformation.

This position will be part of the Supportive Housing to assist in facilitating the intake process of providing housing placement & retention services for clients covered by the Health Share Medicaid Benefit. Additionally, this position will also assess CCC client referred to the benefit needs and assist them in obtaining permanent housing, working in collaboration with CCC staff and external partners.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8.00am-4.30pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide assistance to individuals working toward the goals of healthcare connections, income enhancement, seeking permanent housing, and developing self-sufficiency.
• Provide client housing assessment and develop goal driven plans. Counsel and guide clients in developing goals and objectives relating to permanent housing plans.
• Provide ongoing individual support and encouragement to clients.
• Pursue affordable housing options for CCC participants and assist them in accessing affordable housing.
• Connect with community landlords to create viable rental opportunities for clients as they transition out of the program.
• Work with internal and external housing providers to assure coordinated and streamlined transitions out of homelessness and into housing.
• Conduct follow up activities consisting of progress checks, phone, and mail contacts.
• Input and maintain accurate records of client’s progress in working toward individualized housing goals using MS Word, other software. Tracks program/funding required statistics in database with accuracy.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy and security regulations applicable to the program, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security.
• Assist in completing required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in compliance, quality assurance and quality improvement activities as directed.
• Attend appropriate community professional meetings trainings, and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Advanced education is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health diagnosis and chemical dependency desirable.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent computer skills.
• Must possess a current drivers license, pass a DMV background check and be designated an “acceptable” driver as outlined in Central City Concern’s Fleet Safety Policy. Must pass an initial drivers training and then pass an annual recertification.
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern’s drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the
• Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check.
• Will be required to carry an agency cell phone for work use. Cell phones will be provided by Central City Concern.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects.
• Must be able to climb stairs several times a day.
  Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and
• sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.
• Applicant must be able to work in all CCC buildings. Some CCC buildings have restrictions due to criminal background and/or active probation and parole.

BENEFITS:
Central City Concern offers an incredible benefits package to our employees!

• Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks per year at the time of hire. Accrual increases with longevity.
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1styear, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
• 11 paid Holidays PLUS 2 Personal Holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion.
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
• Employer Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, AND Long-Term Disability Insurance!
• Sabbatical Program is offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21.

Central City Concern is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)