Spanish Language Pool

Homes for Good is recruiting for a pool of interested candidates to support a variety of upcoming projects with their specialized language skills.

WHO WE ARE

Homes for Good Housing Agency is a high performing public housing authority located in Eugene Oregon, servicing all of Lane County (4,600 sq. miles). The Agency’s primary work is to help low-income Lane County residents access and maintain affordable housing.

Homes for Good has been and will continue to implement a workplace culture change that includes increased emphasis on racial justice, customer service, quality control, and compliance. Homes for Good is passionate about providing employees opportunities to maximize career growth while experiencing the personal satisfaction of working for a mission driven organization.

At Homes for Good, employees are supported and empowered by a collaborative culture that shapes how we work together with the common goal of providing essential housing services throughout Lane County.

Homes for Good is an equal opportunity employer, committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion throughout our organization and within our hiring and promotional practices. We endeavor to hire a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, with an understanding that a diverse and inclusive staff will strengthen our Agency. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

WHAT YOU WILL DO FOR OUR TEAM

In these roles, you will support the processes of a department who is working to positively impact the housing issues that are affecting our community. You will collaborate with agency staff and community partners to achieve equity and community engagement project goals through the utilization of your language skills. This often includes the engagement of underrepresented communities such as BIPOC, LGBTQ , people with disabilities, and religious minorities, but can also include the general population.

At Homes for Good, we connect people with rental assistance and public housing. Our long-term efforts emphasize the creation of more affordable housing for low-income Lane County residents. Projects you may work on can come from any agency department or division and can range in topic, and all focus on infusing equity and community engagement within our different program offerings. Some past and current projects include implementing our Strategic Equity Plan; increasing our database of renters through our Waitlist Connect pop-ups; annual Resident Service events centered around community, wellness and health; and more. Most projects will include aspects of community engagement where your skills can be complemented by your lived experience, community connections, and languages spoken.

This is a continuous posting. Click here to view a list of positions and rates of pay.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we encourage you to apply.

Please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us at hr@homesforgood.org.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job is sufficient. Typical combinations of training and experience would be:

EXPERIENCE:

Bilingual/cultural experience is required for this recruitment pool, specifically fluency in Spanish language skills.

You may have developed and applied the skills necessary for this position by working at a non-profit, a government agency, an educational institution, doing community organizing or volunteer work.

TRAINING:

The successful candidate will likely have a high school diploma or equivalent.

You possess the right amount of experience, training coursework or degree in public administration, equity application, planning, social work, psychology, education, conflict resolution, or in a related field. You have the right amount of understanding and ability to implement the concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Housing program eligibility rules, regulations, and guidelines or ability to become familiar with Oregon landlord/tenant law and pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Foundational understanding of community resources, services systems, landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities and conflict resolution.
• Understand, interpret and explain pertinent Agency policies and procedures as well as pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Capacity to work well with individuals and households with multiple, severe and chronic disabilities, mental illness and diverse social and economic backgrounds.
• Gather and track information; track data related to any grant outcomes, or regarding resources, agency services, relevant classes and community events to ensure timely dissemination of information to residents and prepare reports as needed.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and with partner Agencies, recognize the value and interact respectfully with clients with various cultural differences and create a work environment where individual differences are valued.
• Mediate conflicts in a trauma-informed manner, and make independent decisions influenced by company values when issues arise.
• Effectively communicate accurate information both orally and in writing. Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries from the public and other agencies. Interact tactfully and effectively with the public in stressful and potentially confrontational situations. Provides support and back up to all other team functions.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Oregon vehicle driver’s license, and be insurable at standard rates is required for most eligible positions within this recruitment.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

COMPENSATION:

The pay range for this position is dependent on the position for which the applicant is considered for, with a generous benefits package which includes paid health, dental and vision insurance for you and your family after one month of employment, along with life insurance and a 12% contribution of your monthly salary into a retirement account after 6 months of employment.

Homes for Good offers a family friendly environment with flexible scheduling options, generous paid time off (PTO) program starting at 17.33 hours per month and paid family leave.

BILINGUAL DIFFERENTIAL:

This position is eligible for a bilingual differential of 5.7% upon passing a written and oral proficiency exam. Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish to qualify for this differential.

WE’RE THRILLED THAT YOU ARE CONSIDERING APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION!

PLEASE READ THE DETAILS BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ROLE

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

This posting will be used to establish a pool of applicants for future openings requiring specialized language skills. Your application will be for this employment pool. Once in the pool, applicants may be asked to answer additional position-specific questions and then invited to interview based on their experience and education, their answers to these questions, and based on the needs of the agency. This pool is ongoing and will reset annually.

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education, and training.

All applicants will be required to take a pre-employment assessment upon submission of application materials. A link to the pre-employment assessment will be included in a confirmation email. Applicants who fail to take the pre-employment assessment will not be considered for further consideration.

***The pre-employment assessment is an important step in our hiring process. If you do not receive an email confirmation with a link to the assessment after you submit your application, please check your junk mailbox. If you are unable to locate the confirmation email and assessment link, please email us at hr@homesforgood.org and we will send you the assessment link***

The best-qualified applicants may be invited to complete further testing, which may consist of any combination of written, oral, performance exercises and/or skills testing. Responses to supplemental questions are required if applicable.

This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3267.

Note: This is an equal opportunity employer and complies with State and Federal laws and regulations relating to the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, Section 504, and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the 2009 Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment (ADAA).  Homes for Good does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in the admission or access to its federally assisted programs or activities. Entrance Requirements: Homes for Good will establish or revise the entrance requirements of this position in order to provide a reasonable accommodation for a disability if doing so does not impose an undue hardship on the operation of the program.  A reasonable accommodation may include, depending on the nature of the job duties, waiving the requirements for a physical examination and/or the requirement to possess or obtain a driver’s license. It shall be the policy of Homes for Good to assist and encourage the employment of persons with disabilities who are able and qualified to perform the work for which they have made application.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This position specification is not an employment agreement or contract. Homes for Good has the exclusive right to alter this position specification at any time, without notice. This position specification is not an employment agreement or contract. Homes for Good has the exclusive right to alter this position specification at any time, without notice.

Salary : $17 - $40