What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSH (Permanent Supportive Housing) Retention Specialist II position at IRCO?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more at www.irco.org .
POSITION : PSH (Permanent Supportive Housing) Retention Specialist II
JOB CLASS / GRADE : Coordinator 1 / Specialist 2; Grade 7
WAGE : Starting at $52,488 per year
FLSA; EEO; WC : Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864
- LOCATIONS : IRCO Main Office, 10301 NE Glisan St Portland OR 97220;
Hazel Ying Lee, 3000 SE Powell Blvd OR 97220
Hybrid schedule
FTE; FT / PT; STATUS : 1.0 FTE; Full-Time with Benefits; Regular
NUMBER OF POSITIONS : (1)
APPLY AT : www.irco.org
STATUS : Full-Time with Benefits
PROGRAM(S) : Community Safety &Wellbeing Division / Survivor Services &
Refugee Immigrant Family Strengthening (RIFS) PSH Program
SECTOR : Community Safety & Wellbeing Division / Survivor Services
REQUIREMENTS :
English required; Bilingual (particularly Spanish, Chuukese) preferred. Experience with Permanent Supportive Housing and / or Homeless Preference preferred. Must be able to pass extensive background check. Driving and proof of auto insurance required.
This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Program Summary
Hazel Ying Lee Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program provides wrap-around, comprehensive support to families with children who are identified as being currently at risk or experiencing homelessness. IRCO delivers culturally responsive services to the population we are serving. Support services for Hazel Ying Lee consists of retention services and housing placement services that are flexible, tenant-driven, voluntary, individualized, and culturally specific and / or culturally responsive. IRCO staff is responsible for providing on-site services for 30 permanent supportive housing (PSH)units, as well as referral and linkage to outside resources, timely documentation, and program reporting.
Position Summary
PSH Retention Specialist II, assist individuals and / or families who are at risk of, or fully, experiencing homelessness obtain or retain long-term permanent housing. This role utilizes a housing first, strengths-based, empowerment model to cultivate trust, establish and promote trauma-informed communication, provide advocacy, direct services and support, and case management that facilitates, encourages, and assists clients to reach their goals. The PSH Retention Specialist II utilizes their experience in homeless services and / or affordable housing as well as housing stabilization programs to enhance and improve programming, facilitates working groups, and is sometimes called upon to mentor less experienced staff members (Specialist I). This position us based onsite to work directly with participants and provide housing first, culturally responsive, and participant-centered services that focus on housing placement, retention, and well-being.
Essential Functions
Secondary Functions
Requirements
Education & Experience
Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements
Supervisory Responsibilities
Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and / or train new employees or volunteers.
What We Offer
IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit package to our staff :
Required Engagement
Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO's mission, vision, and values-based initiatives.
How To Apply
Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCO's main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220. Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to contact applicants or return calls regarding applications. Complete applications should include a cover letter, resume, and IRCO application.
IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.
Salary Description
Starting at $52,488 per year
Salary : $52,488
