Resident Services Coordinator - Represented

Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families in the Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty and addictions. We hire people that are skilled and passionate to meet our mission to end homelessness through outcome-based strategies which support personal and community transformation.

The Katherine Gray (formerly known as the Martha Washington) is a four-story building located in the heart of downtown Portland. The Katherine Gray consists of both studio and one-bedroom units, with both project-based Section 8 subsidized units and fair market units (rent restricted but no rent subsidy).

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Location: The Katherine Gray (1115 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97205)

Seniority Bid Window Closes: 11/21/24 Open Until Date: Until Filled

Compensation: $22.19 per hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Advanced education is desirable.
• Knowledge of chemical dependency and treatment required.
• Experience working with people who experience mental illness preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Will be required to carry an agency cell phone for work use. Cell phones will be provided by Central City Concern.
• If using a vehicle for agency use, must possess a current driver's license, access to a vehicle, qualify as an Acceptable Driver as designated in Central City Concern's Fleet Safety policy. Must pass an initial driver training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training. Must maintain vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 personal auto liability coverage.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects. Able to climb stairs several times a day.
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern's drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Ace of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify resident issues; provide links to resources assisting resident with continued housing.
• Mediation of neighbor disputes and tenant/landlord disputes are the responsibility of the RSC.
• Assist and support residents by information sharing and educating residents about building rules and policies.
• Serve as liaison from specific housing program/residency to service providers, including those directly associated with resident.
• Establish and maintain ongoing communications with Portfolio Manager, working with residents to maintain housing and establish and maintain ongoing communications with Client/Resident Monitors.
• Network with agencies in the community to assist linking residents to resources and participate and help coordinate a monthly tenant council meeting.
• Maintain activity log reflecting resident interaction and prepare required reports in an accurate manner.
• Interview all applicants prior to move in to complete basic needs assessment, ensure they meet building criteria and understand your role in the community in assisting them in meeting their needs.
• Follow up regularly with residents to ensure they are getting these needs met.
• Refer to employment opportunities, supported employment, benefits and entitlements, medical and mental health resources as needed and or desired by the resident.
• Function as part of a team providing supportive housing and report to various job sites as directed by supervisor.
• Respond to and investigate resident reports of building, community, CCC Process and Procedures and CCC employee issues that arise directly related to the building(s) you are responsible for.
• Create and execute community programs and activities within the building including but not limited to ready to rent, financial literacy, neighborhood safety, potlucks, movie nights and community meetings.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy and security regulations applicable to the program, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
• Participate as requested in Resident Quality Improvement Council.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making process.
• Ability to consider impacts of oppression, structural racism, and individual bias on client outcomes.
• Ability to work as a team member and to establish priorities; ability to display a non-judgmental attitude, and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work without supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community and social agencies, and self-help groups.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.
• Ability to effectively interact with persons with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, life styles and sexual orientation and treat each individual with respect and dignity.
• Knowledge of how to work with individuals who may display behaviors that are combative or aggressive.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work courteously with the general public, residents/clients and co-workers.
• Detail oriented; ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
• Ability to learn and apply training instruction.
• Knowledge of de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, co-workers, corrections personnel, police, merchants, the public at large and supervisor.
• Ability to provide leadership.
• Ability to provide advocacy, as appropriate.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.

BENEFITS: Central City Concern offers an incredible benefits package to our Regular/FT employees

• Generous paid time off plan which provides up to 4 weeks of PTO accrual in the first year. Accrual increases with longevity.
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with competitive employer match with 4.25% in the first year, 6% in the second year, and 8% in the 3rd year.
• 11 paid Holidays PLUS 2 Personal Holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
• Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND Long Term Disability Insurance!
• Excellent relocation package for those roles that qualify.

This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the position.
As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.
Central City Concern is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.