Job description

At Impact NW, our mission is to prevent homelessness because we believe in the fundamental right to a beautiful life. That means the stability and peace that come with basic human needs being met. More importantly, it means a life filled with opportunity and community support, especially for Indigenous, Black, Brown, Melanated, Immigrant, and Asian people.
We are driven by our values and we hope you see yours reflected in them:

• Put people first
• See the beauty in people

• Promote peace

• Find a way

We believe that with our mission and values as our north star, we can move toward our vision of a future where housing is a human right. If this resonates with you, we’d love to have your purpose and passion on our team at Impact NW.
By submitting your resume and cover letter along with your application ensures that you are doing a part in the quest for “a stronger, more equitable community” in the Portland Metro Area. Our People and Culture Department look forward to hearing from you.

*
JOB SUMMARY:* This position is responsible for supporting seniors in living independently in their homes as long as is safely possible. We are a small team with a wealth of experience who provide client centered, strengths-based support to seniors. We provide resources, service access and coordination, advocacy, and support to seniors through Oregon Project Independence, Options Counseling and Family Caregiver programs.
We work in SE Portland and provide visits to clients in their homes. We believe equity and inclusion are actions as well as values. We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with seniors in our community, works independently but also connects with our team. The right candidate for this position must uphold the mission, vision, and values of Impact NW.

*
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:*

• Provides case management services including development of a strength-based client relationship, comprehensive needs and strengths assessment, client referral and advocacy, service coordination, development of outcome-based support plans and follow-up within all timelines as directed by contracts, funders, and Program Director.

• Assesses clients for available programs, completes all required forms, meets deadlines for client services, attends trainings and applies training information to their work practices.

• Encourages and facilitates client participation in offered resources and programs.

• Facilitate service coordination with internal and external services or resources in order to provide comprehensive support to the client.

• Shares responsibility for center coverage including crisis intervention and reception.

• Completes accurate, legible, and timely documentation of services delivered in accordance with Impact NW's management information system.

• Meets client service standards set forth by Program Director regarding quantity, type and quality of services to be delivered to clients.

• Conducts home visits with clients and is able to get to these appointments efficiently.

• Support the client to hire and manage a home care worker and process payments.

• Effectively works with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

*
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:*
Any combination of experience and training that would likely meet the following requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience in social work or related field.

• Minimum of two years’ experience in human services, preferably working with seniors.

• Ability to effectively work within a strength-based, integrated family support service delivery model.

• Ability and willingness to work as a team member, use positive and direct communication with team members, and support Impact NW's mission and goals.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Sensitivity and ability to relate to people from diverse lifestyles and cultures.

• Possess good organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple and varied tasks.

• Demonstrated computer skills using multiple databases, Microsoft Office Programs, the Internet and the Cloud

*
BENEFITS:*

• Generous PTO
• Paid Self-care leave
• Employer paid medical, vision, short term and long term disability.
• 401k plan with employer matching contribution
• Flexible work schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.19 - $21.25 per hour

colinoncars.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, colinoncars.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, colinoncars.com is the ideal place to find your next job.