Homemaking Specialist

About Cultivate Initiatives:

We are a group of people who work alongside those on the margins to empower individuals and communities through an inclusive range of initiatives and support. We build communities from the inside out through community engagement and action, workforce development, housing & homemaking, and supportive sheltering. 

Position Summary:

Our Homemaking Specialists provide housing stabilization support to help individuals who have recently transitioned into housing.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Full-time, non-exempt position with a starting hourly wage of $23-26, depending on experience
• 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental premiums for full-time employees
• Eleven paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• 401k with a 3% employer match

Accountability:

Accountable to the Housing & Homemaking Program Manager

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Empower individuals to maintain permanent, independent housing through acquiring income, promoting physical and emotional health, and building community, using a trauma-informed approach
• Meeting with clients regularly to offer one-on-one support and to create a case plan that fits the needs of the client, meeting with neighbors in their homes when necessary
• Work alongside neighbors during their enrollment in housing programs, problem-solve with neighbors as issues arise, and create end-of-rental subsidy plans that are meaningful and realistic
• Work cooperatively with multiple agencies and attend team meetings to connect households to services including workforce training, domestic violence support, and wellness resources
• Conducts self within appropriate and expected professional boundaries and policies 
• Maintains confidentiality and earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions

• Ensure prompt case notes, documentation, and data quality within HMIS (Homeless Management Information Systems) and other organizational data and case management systems
• Represent Cultivate Initiatives to partners, Joint Office of Homeless Services, and the broader community.
• Attend all assigned training, events and community outreach activities, unless otherwise approved. 
• May participate in special projects and activities requested by the supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Previous experience working with HMIS and/or Apricot.
• Previous experience working in retention support, housing navigation, shelter or other similar roles.
• Knowledge of community resources, social services, and benefits administered by the county.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed indoors.
• Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels, from quiet offices to louder, industrial settings.
  
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds, climb stairs, bend, stoop, and push and pull.
• Work requires the ability to perform repetitive movements of the wrist, hands, or fingers due to continuous use of computer keyboards and other office equipment.
• Work requires the ability to spend two or more hours sitting at a time.
  
• Being physically present in the CI offices from 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
• Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or religious exemption
• Must be able to provide proof of valid Driver’s License

How to apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume electronically through our job portal.

The position is open until filled. Applications received by February 21, will receive priority consideration. If a suitable candidate is found during that screening, later applications will not be considered. We look forward to speaking with you!

CI is committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment for employees and neighbors. As part of our hiring process, we conduct criminal history checks for the top candidates of all recruitments and driving history checks for candidates of positions that require operating company vehicles.  CI also conducts routine drug tests.

CI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CI values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, vaccination status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.  If you require accommodation to apply, please contact Emily Hutsell at the following number or email.

Questions:  employment@cultivatepdx.org or (503) 719-6135

Salary : $23 - $26