Job description

Home Forward is currently seeking a Resident Specialist at our Bud Clark Commons property to work in collaboration with our residents and Community Services staff.

The Resident Specialist supports Home Forward's strategic and operational objectives in the following ways: To support, interact and communicate with a resident population who may have special needs including mental or physical disabilities and/ or substance abuse issues; to answer and response to resident concerns and questions regarding lease compliance, safety, disturbances on site, noise or unauthorized guests or other issues impacting residents or the community; to perform activities in support of resident Residential Services Plans; and to work closely with security staff to ensure resident and community safety.

The Bud Clark Commons is a public partnership between the City of Portland, Home Forward and Transition Projects, Inc. ("TPI") to create a 90 bed men's shelter, a community resource center with programmatic services and 130 units of permanent supportive housing, all targeting the most medically vulnerable and chronically homeless citizens of our community. It is located at NW Broadway and Hoyt Street in Portland, OR. Through public funding sources, Home Forward develops and manages the entire project. Transition Projects is responsible for the services within the men's shelter and the day access center.

Some essential job functions include:

• Support, interact and communicate with a resident population who may have special needs including mental or physical disabilities and/ or substance abuse issues. Answer and response to resident concerns and questions regarding lease compliance, safety, disturbances on site, noise or unauthorized guests or other issues impacting residents or the community.
• Perform activities in support of resident Residential Services Plans. Ensure Resident and Community Services Coordinator(s) and/or other appropriate staff is kept informed of resident behavior. Compile accurate and appropriate information on resident behavior; ensure complied information is integrated into resident service charts and/or the Residential Services Plan as needed.
• Work closely with security staff to ensure resident and community safety. Routinely patrol building interiors, exteriors and perimeters; maintain security logs and/or visitor check in/out logs as needed.
• Respond to building system emergencies such as fire or emergency alarms; elevator and/or automatic doors malfunctions, water leaks, etc; report emergency maintenance problems to the after hours answering service; report any and all hazardous conditions to site staff.
• Perform light housekeeping duties for the interior and exterior of the building, building common areas, offices and restrooms as needed.
• Provide clerical and administrative support for staff. Organize and maintain a variety of files and records; file in accordance with established filing system indexes; enter a variety of data into computer systems; input corrections and updates; proofread data input and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

TO SEE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLY, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hapdx/jobs/3802977/resident-specialist?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
To protect the health of the community and employees, effective November 19, 2021, Home Forward requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption as a qualification of employment.

This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3135 and this position will remain open until a desired number of applicants have been reached. The hours are Friday - Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 12:00 am with Wednesday and Thursday off.

Compensation starts at $22.01 per hour; AFSCME employees whose regular work assignment is at the Bud Clark Commons will receive 5% premium pay in addition to their base wage.

Home Forward provides wonderful and competitive benefits, including (please see the benefits tab for full details):

• Generous medical, dental, vision, prescription, and mental health benefits. Employees only need to cover 11% of the cost regardless of plan option!
• PSLF Covered Employer – We are a participant in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) plan. This means that by serving your community with Home Forward, your loans could be forgiven.
• Long-Term Savings & Retirement is important for financial wellness and closing the wealth gap. We contribute 12% into each employee’s PERS/OPSRP pension plan as well as contributing a $750 match to your deferred compensation/457b plan each year.
• 16 Paid Holidays! - Over three weeks in paid holidays, which includes 4-days of organizational rest.
• Home Office & Internet Stipends – We are a hybrid organization and set-up our folks for success! Each new employee will receive a $250 home office set-up stipend, and $150 annually there-after. Plus, we contribute to your internet expenses too.

This is a great opportunity to make an impact in your community, and establish a great career with an organization that cares about its employees.

The position will be located at:

Bud Clark Commons

655 NW Hoyt St.
Portland, OR 97209

_ Apply today!_

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.01 - $33.02 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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