What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Case Manager position at CASCADE AIDS PROJECT?
Job Details
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 a skilled and team-oriented Housing Case Manager. The Housing Case Manager will provide services that include home-based housing case management, goal planning, information and referral services, advocacy with and on behalf of clients, and eviction prevention for individuals and families living with HIV. This position works with clients in our Supportive Housing Program who may have co-occurring mental health and addiction issues and are homeless, at risk of homelessness or have a history of chronic homelessness.
This is a Full-Time (40 hours a week) role working at our Davis St. location in Old Town of Portland OR. But will travel throughout the 5 counties. The schedule for this role is a Hybrid at least 3 days in office; Monday-Friday 8:30am- 5:00pm. Some nights and weekends may be required.
The starting pay is a yearly salary of $47,370.59. The Housing Case Manager’s Pay increases with tenure and the top of the pay scale is $55,170.59. This is a union represented position, so the compensation, benefits and conditions of work are collectively bargained.
Who You Are
- Two years’ experience relevant to the position or bachelor’s degree in human/social services field (social work, public or community health, psychology) or related field
- Prior experience providing case management (or similar) services
- Prior experience working with people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and/or substance addiction
- Ability to travel throughout the service area on a frequent basis
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Available to work occasional evenings and weekends
What You’ll Do
- Work with clients to develop housing plans, assisting clients in locating and securing affordable housing, mediation with landlords, completing forms, and entering data into the agency database in a timely and accurate manner.
- Carry an active client panel of approximately 70 program eligible clients, assisting with eviction prevention, housing planning, advocacy, mediation, and information and referral
- Establish professional relationships with landlords to create new housing resources and share the information with colleagues
- Work collaboratively with and communicate effectively with CAP staff, volunteers, community partners, and clients
- Attend trainings and educational opportunities to remain current on housing, HIV, case management, and other relevant professional issues
- Other duties as assigned
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. one of us. Cascade AIDS Project is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Black, Indigenous, and all other People of Color (BIPOC), women, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and people living with HIV or other disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
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 : $47,371 - $55,171