What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rent Assistance Specialist position at Home Forward?
Description
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Home Forward is seeking a Rent Assistance Specialist to support our Short Term Rental Assistance team. The Rent Assistance Specialist is responsible for assisting individuals and families in need of housing support by evaluating eligibility, providing information and guidance, and facilitating the application process for rent assistance programs. This role aims to help participants secure affordable and stable housing.
This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3135 and the posting will close Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Compensation starts at $32.51 per hour.
Home Forward provides wonderful and competitive benefits, including (please see the benefits tab for full details):
- Generous medical, dental, vision, prescription, and mental health benefits.Employees only need to cover 11% of the cost regardless of plan option!
- PSLF Covered Employer We are a participant in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) plan. This means that by serving your community with Home Forward, your loans could be forgiven.
- Long-Term Savings & Retirement is important for financial wellness and closing the wealth gap. We contribute 12% into each employee’s PERS/OPSRP pension plan as well as contributing a $750 match to your deferred compensation/457b plan each year.
- 16 Paid Holidays! - Over three weeks in paid holidays, which includes 4-days of organizational rest.
- Home Office & Internet Stipends We are a hybrid organization and set-up our folks for success! Each new employee will receive a $250 home office set-up stipend, and $150 annually there-after. Plus, we contribute to your internet expenses too.
This is a great opportunity to make an impact in your community, and establish a great career with an organization that cares about its employees. This is a hybrid position with on-site work located at:
New Market West
135 SW Ash Street
Portland, OR 97204
Portland, OR 97204
Please Apply Today!
Education & Experience Guidelines
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible social work or social services experience with an emphasis on direct client work with individuals/families, case coordination, and program development. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, social services, or a related field preferred. A related degree may substitute for partial work experience requirement.
Home Forward recognizes that knowledge, skills, and experience may be gained through lived experience as well as education, professional experience, volunteering, or other means.
Salary : $150
