Outreach Case Manager - Part Time

Department: Housing Transitions Program

Employment Type: Part Time (20hrs/wk.); non-exempt

Reports to: Housing Transitions Program Supervisor

Location: SE Portland, on site

Compensation: $19.38 - $21.42/ hour

At CCO We Take Care of Our People

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and alternative care benefits for the employee.
• 100% employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal and 13 paid holidays.
• Retirement benefit with employer match and discretionary contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Catholic Charities of Oregon employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness government-sponsored education loan repayment program.
• Full list of benefits can be found on this page under Resources. Please note these benefits are subject to change.

Our Culture:

We are proud of our healthy work culture at Catholic Charities of Oregon. We care for our employees so they can take care of others. Our approach includes everything from support for continued training and education to a strong focus on allowing each employee to own their job and become a thought leader in their area of service. Together, we work to make a concrete, hands-on difference in our community.

Who We Are:

Catholic Charities of Oregon was named by the Portland Business Journal as the #9 Non-profit in their list of 2022 Most Admired Companies. Founded in 1933, Catholic Charites of Oregon is one of Oregon's oldest nonprofit social service agencies whose mission is to assure that essential, life-saving services and supports are accessible to the most vulnerable Oregonians.

Housing Transitions Program (HTP) is a relationship-centered program that utilizes the Housing First model. HTP assists in removing barriers to permanent housing through case management services of housing placement and retention, employment services, and outreach to self-identified women experiencing homelessness who are 25 and better and who do not have minor children in their care. In addition to case management and outreach, HTP also operates a morning drop-in center where self-identified women can access immediate resources and community with their peers.

Who You Are:

The primary focus of the Part Time Outreach Case Manager is to increase the program ability to reach the most vulnerable women who are living outside, and to help faith and business community members respond in authentic and helpful ways to their houseless neighbors.

What You Will Work On:

• Participate in drop-in day space duties 1 day per week.
• Ensure the integration of HTP services with other Catholic Charities programs.
• Demonstrate responsibility for safety of clients, all assigned staff, and property; assist in crisis situations as appropriate; follow all established safety protocols and procedures; possess working knowledge of fire regulations and evacuation procedures.
• Assume limited caseload of clients providing direct case management, retention, advocacy, and support services with the goal of finding and securing permanent housing specifically clients met on outreach, who utilize HTP drop-in or reside in a Catholic Charities sponsored village.
• Facilitate access to needed community services such as employment, physical health and mental health services, benefits assistance, and addiction treatment.

What You Bring:

Education, Certifications, and Licensure Requirements/Preferences

• Bachelor degree (4-Year Program) or equivalent lived and or worked experience, required.

Experience Requirements/Preferences

• 1-year direct work with individuals experiencing homelessness preferred.
• 2 years experience providing case management, information, referrals, and advocacy.
• Trainings and Specialized Knowledge (If not currently certified, you must be willing to be certified within the first 6 months of employment)
  • Current CPR/First Aid certifications.
  • Narcan training
  • Blood Borne Pathogens
  • Mental Health First Aid certified.
• Experienced in crisis intervention and de-escalation.

VACCINATION POLICY

Catholic Charities of Oregon requires all employees to confirm they are fully vaccinated, or in the process of receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. Employees can submit the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) request for exception form for medical or religious accommodation. COVID-19 testing in lieu of being vaccinated or having an approved medical or religious exception is not an option.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED

Catholic Charities of Oregon is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion across our agency. Catholic Charities of Oregon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, equal pay, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Applicants and employees need not be Catholic. Complete Social Justice and Diversity statements can be found on this page under Resources.