Outreach & Navigation Worker-Mobile Engagement (Mult.Co.)

Recruiting Opportunity Closes:  05.21.2024

Hourly Wage:  $25.00

Hours Per Week: 40

Status:  Non-Exempt / Full Time

Number of Positions:  1

Department:  Social Services

Position Title:  Outreach & Navigation Worker: Mobile Engagement (Multnomah)

 

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to:  Outreach & Navigation Worker: Mobile Engagement (Mult. Co.)

To apply in person go to 30 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204.  Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Kristi Delagarza at kristi.delagarza@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503) 724-2110.  Ms. Delagarza is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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SCOPE OF POSITION 

The Outreach & Navigation Worker for the Multnomah County area serves as a member of a larger team based out of the Joint Coordination Centre or a TSA location within the Portland Metro area. This position conducts Outreach to homeless encampments and individuals and provides case management to homeless or those at-risk of homelessness through mobile community outreach and housing navigation work. The Program Model includes Mobile Outreach, Relational Case Management and Community Networking. The primary objective of this position is to provide aid to individuals in housing attainment, utilizing the minimum assistance needed to address each household’s immediate housing crisis. The Outreach Worker will regularly visit and work with individual clients to identify and overcome barriers to housing and healthcare and refer these households to other resources in the community (mainstream services, benefit services, health care, food assistance programs, childcare resources, etc.).

The Outreach Worker for TSA is a position of trust—representing, nurturing, protecting, and advancing the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army; and serving the needs of people with dignity and respect. Conduct on and off the job must sustain a positive impact on TSA’s mission, goals, programs, and public image.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE   

Minimum: High School Diploma or GED. An Associates degree is strongly preferred.

In lieu of degree: 2+ years of relevant experience with 2 years specific work in the nonprofit realm.
2+ years of demonstrated experience in related social services is preferred.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred: Certified Recovery Mentors, Peer Support Specialists, State Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Strong Human relations skills, trauma-informed care; community building, and motivational interviewing skills are preferred, but will train the right person.
• Ability to build and maintain effective and professional working relationships with leadership, coworkers, clients, and community.
• An ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the values of equity and inclusion by honoring diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
• Understanding of basic conflict resolution being able to engage and diffuse crisis situations. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Team player with good interpersonal and time management skills. Client centered mindset.
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