Resource Coordinator - ARCHES Project- Bilingual Required

The ARCHES Project is looking for a Resource Coordinator to join their team! The Bilingual Resource Coordinator is a grant-funded position that is renewable based on continuation of project funding, within the ADAP program of the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency's ARCHES Project. DAP Program serving individuals and families in Marion and Polk Counties who are at imminent risk of homelessness. There are multiple openings for this position.

Candidates must submit applications by 8/2/2024 in order to be considered for first round interviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school Diploma or GED.

• Two years of related social service experience

• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Driver qualifications are required for this position. Valid driver license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required

• Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.

• Basic Life Support/First Aid Certification is required within first 30 days of hire.

• Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITES

• Ideal candidates will possess two or more years of housing and homeless delivery.

• Basic proficiencies in computers, and MS Office products, database software and web tools.

• Must possess excellent planning, organization and time management skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.

• Bilingual English-Spanish skills are required for this position.

  • To qualify as bilingual, staff must pass a bilingual exam demonstrating fluent speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish. Posted rate is inclusive of 2% bilingual differential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

• Facilitates the distribution of program, and barrier removal funds. Ensure access to housing assessments and resources.

• Assesses client eligibility and aids in gathering documentation as required for intake, enrollment, and financial assistance.

• Helps clients access services beyond housing, including food; childcare; education; mental health services; healthcare; transportation; and/or employment resources.

• Establishes and maintains an active working relationship with community partners including but not limited to housing specific to farmworkers and culturally specific agencies

• Attend events to educate Spanish speaking households about the services that they may be eligible for

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory duties in this position.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to hear and speak.

• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds. Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

• Manual dexterity for handling computers, devices and office equipment.

• Occasional driving in all weather conditions to sites in Polk and Marion Counties.

• Maintains calm disposition when clients or others may become escalated. 

• Regulates emotions and handles pressures of frequent demands for attention, time, and work tasks.

• Regulates emotions during interactions with escalated clients and staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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