SEEC Resource Navigator

POSITION: SEEC Resource Navigator (Bilingual/Trilingual English/Ukrainian/Russian)

JOB CLASS: Specialist 1 / Grade 8

WAGE: Starting at $48,600 per year based on experience

FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864

LOCATIONS: SEEC Office, 555 SE 99th AVE, Suite 101, Portland, ORT 97216

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: 1.0 FTE; Full-Time; Regular (limited duration until June 30th, 2025)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1)

APPLY AT: www.irco.org

STATUS: Full-Time with Benefits

PROGRAM(S): SEEC OHCS

SECTOR: Slavic and Eastern European Center

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

IRCO SEEC Housing programming currently consists of housing navigation and support services for Slavic and Eastern European Communities.

Position Summary

The Resource Navigator will work to provide high quality housing navigation, barrier removal and resource referral services to Oregon residents currently experiencing homelessness and housing instability.

Essential Functions

• Provides high quality housing navigation, barrier removal and resource referral services to
• Participants currently experiencing homelessness and housing instability.
• Supports housing seekers with housing search and application support, understanding tenant rights and responsibilities, communicating effectively with property owners/managers, and with provision of payments of rent/deposits/fees as funds allow.
• Conduct outreach, eligibility screening, intakes, and case management.
• Provides other resource navigation/case management services as needed.
• Complete intakes and maintaining case files, required paperwork and reports on a timely and regular basis.
• Provide linkage to other needed programs, providers, and services.
• Assist with temporary housing assistance until permanent housing can be secured.
• Assist at all levels of move-in to permanent housing; document readiness, housing authority applications and other paperwork, coordination of move-in and orient new tenant to their unit/building.

Secondary Functions

• Ability to meet multiple, including conflicting deadlines
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities for related job functions
• Ability to deal with distressed and demanding clients in an effective manner
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to communicate with a variety of personality types and levels of the organization as well as with people outside of the organization
• Ability to work flexible hours occasionally to meet the availability of clients

Education & Experience

• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying. This includes:
• Is part of and/or has experience working with immigrant and refugee communities; brings some understanding of the cultural values and beliefs of SEEC communities.
• Education: completion an of a high school diploma or GED.
• ExperienceRequired:1-2 years of experience in case management, community outreach
• Services, advocacy, social support, and assistance in housing navigation system to groups and families; AND experience working with the community being served.
• Bilingual in English and fluent in one of Slavic and Eastern European languages (with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing) ability to translate written and verbal information into concepts that are understandable for community members.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

• In person job
• Positions require some analysis of problems or Decision-making ability
• Work under close supervision
• Well protected environment with minimal hazards or obstacles
• Work schedule is mostly stable and does not fluctuate without prior notice

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities.

What We Offer

IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit package to our staff:

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
• Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
• Work that helps your community
• 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
• 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting
• 3% match for student loans or college savings
• 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
• Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible spending account

Required Engagement

Engage fully in DEIB training, recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO values and DEIB initiatives, such as active membership in an affinity group and/or joining a strategic plan workgroup.

How To Apply

• Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.
• Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers.
• For questions about this position, please email jobs@irco.org

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.