Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $22.33 - $27.62/hr

DevNW and our CDFI partner, Community Lending Works (CLW) are fostering vibrant, inclusive communities by prioritizing housing, asset development, wealth building, and small business development. To do this work we are deconstructing pervasive systems of oppression such as racism, classism, or sexism that maintain persistent disparities and perpetuate deep imbalances in power, opportunity, and wealth.

The Community Health Workers critical contributions to this work are the following:

To excel in this position, you will need these essential lenses:

• Recognize institutional, structural, and systemic barriers that many households face, especially those of marginalized communities and/or identities, as the impact on housing and asset-building opportunities compromise stability.
• Thorough understanding of systems of affordable housing, basic needs services, health systems, and wider supportive service network to support tenants in navigating complex systems to access resources.
• Support residents in navigating notices of concerns and other issues that arise with the Property Management Staff.
• Understanding trauma-informed care as a practice integrated into delivering services sensitive to each participants life experience.

It is CRITICAL that you

• Obtain a Community Health Worker certification and register with the Oregon Health
• Have working knowledge of housing support and supportive services in addition to an ongoing practice of continuous learning (professional development opportunities provided)
• Have the ability to work on-site at various locations to create and implement programing and events that cater and support the needs of community served.
• Experience engaging identities that are often marginalized, such as folks of LGBTQIA+, persons of color/BIPOC, parents or expecting, consumers of mental health, survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation, etc.
• Comfort using client reporting databases such as Family Metrics, social media, apps, and
• Flexibility with time management and day-to-day prioritization of tasks based on participant
• Comfort planning, organizing and leading community events.
• Develop, foster, and implement relationships with local, state, and national organizations to support program objectives and strategic goals.
• Keep consistent onsite hours and schedule monthly activities and events that promote education, healthy living and good neighborship.
• A sense of humor, firm boundaries, and self-care

Example tasks/responsibilities for The Community Health Worker:

• Conduct relevant, targeted outreach based on using participant
• Complete a thorough assessment for each household to determine existing services they are receiving, social service gaps, and additional connections needed.
• Provide support such as direct coaching, connecting with resources, and coordinating multiple service providers toward long-term outcomes.
• Work with tenants to apply for Medicare benefits.
• Support tenants in navigating their lease, the healthcare system, and other
• Collaborate across the organization and with external partners to develop and execute integrated program approaches.
• Connect with Property Managers and external providers to build relationships, address barriers, and provide eviction prevention services.
• Coordinate internal and external referrals and maintain intra-agency and inter-agency
• Coordinate classes and small group workshops about various life skills topics, including education, employment, and financial well-being.
• Coordinate seasonal events such as Summer BBQs for the community.
• Participated in both internal and external
• Maintain complete and accurate client

It is GREAT if you have

• Experience working with residents in
• A Community Health Worker Certification
• Knowledge of fair housing and tenant/property laws

It is a BONUS if you also have

• Personal experience facing housing or financial
• Lived experience as a member of a historically marginalized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish

BENEFITS:

• Generous employer contribution for Employee medical, dental and vision insurance. Medical insurance includes extensive behavioral health, chiropractic and acupuncture benefits.
• Annual paid time off includes vacation, sick, personal and self-care days.
  The organization recognizes all twelve federal holidays as paid days off as well as two floating holidays to acknowledge or celebrate important days not a part of the organizational holidays.
• 401k program with employer match after one year of service
  
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident & Illness insurance programs and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with debit card.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all employees regardless of enrollment in the benefit program includes eight counseling sessions, legal assistance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and gym discounts.

Apply for this opportunity to support DevNWs suite of programs and services by providing an introduction letter or email detailing your interest that includes the following to mel.shea@devnw.org

(Application review to begin on August 18th)

1. Describe how your journey thus far has prepared you for the Critical Contributions of this
2. Please provide an example where you supported a person(s) to navigate housing instability and systems of care such as SNAP benefits, Medicaid/Medical Insurance, and/or Educational
3. Current resume

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