Resident and Community Services Coordinator

The Housing Authority of Portland is accepting applications for one full-time Bilingual Spanish Resident and Community Services Coordinator to work in the Rockwood neighborhood of Gresham where the focus will be on working with families and children.

The Resident and Community Services Coordinator is responsible for building and maintaining resident relations and partnerships with community resources. Key functions of the position are to plan, coordinate and provide an array of social and educational services for residents to improve the stability, quality of community life, and wellness of individuals and families in low-income housing; to assess the needs of individuals and families in order to provide referrals to community service providers and partners; to provide ongoing case management to a targeted caseload of residents; to create and implement resident initiatives designed to build leadership and promote inclusion in the development of a new community.

JOB OBJECTIVES To plan, coordinate and provide an array of social and educational services for residents to improve the stability, quality of community life, and wellness of individuals and families in low-income housing; to assess the needs of individuals and families in order to provide referrals to community service providers and partners; to provide ongoing case management to a targeted caseload of residents (as needed); to collaborate with site management staff, landlords and other key housing staff to ensure all services are coordinated effectively and consistently; to respond to and intervene in resident problems and crises and to create and implement resident initiatives designed to build leadership and promote inclusion in the development of communities.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and Spanish and have the knowledge of and experience working in a gang environment. The ideal candidate for this position will have three years of increasingly responsible experience in the social work or social services and a Bachelor’s degree in social work, child development or related field.

For more information about this position, our agency and how to apply, please go online to http://www.hapdx.org/.

This position is opened until filled but interested parties should apply early to ensure optimal consideration. To apply for this position, submit a cover letter, resume and completed HAP application to: HAP Human Resources Department, 135 SW Ash Street, Portland, OR 97204

The Housing Authority of Portland values diversity in its work force and is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.