Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is the oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in Oregon and Southwest Washington that provides the LGBTQ+ community and beyond with compassionate healthcare. CAP’s mission is to promote well-being and advance equity by providing inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ+ people, people affected by HIV, and all those seeking compassionate care. Prism Health, Our House, Tod’s Corner and Esthers Pantry are all apart of CAP. To learn more about us please visit CAP, Prism Health and Our House.
Cascade AIDS Project is excited to announce that we are hiring skilled and team-oriented Bilingual Housing Case Manager. The individual works in Cascade AIDS Project’s Housing & Supportive Services Department to provide services to Spanish-speaking and English/non-Spanish speaking clients. The work includes providing home-based housing case management, goal planning, information and referral services, advocacy with and on behalf of clients, and eviction prevention for individuals and families living with HIV.
This is a Full-Time role working at our Davis St. location in Old Town of Portland, OR. The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Starting pay is $22.77 + $2.00 bilingual pay which is equivalent to just over $51,500.The Bilingual Housing Case Manager’s Pay increases with tenure and the top of the pay scale is $59,321. This is a union represented position, so the compensation, benefits and conditions of work are collectively bargained.
Who You Are
- Fluent in Spanish and English.
- Two years’ experience relevant to the position or bachelor’s degree in human/social services field (social work, public or community health, psychology) or related field
- At least two years of demonstrated success providing case management (or similar) services with knowledge of care coordination, client advocacy and community service navigation verified through previous employer references
- Prior experience working with ethnic, racial, economic and sexually diverse populations and people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and/or substance addiction
- Desire and ability to engage in equity and inclusion initiatives and discussions in the workplace, including but not limited to: engaging in training workshops, team and department meetings and critical discussions for how CAP can better serve the communities we serve
- Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) and working knowledge of the internet
What You’ll Do
- Working with clients to develop housing plans, assisting clients in locating and securing affordable housing, mediation with landlords, completing forms
- Housing placement, supportive case management, and eviction prevention with and on behalf of clients who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless using a supportive strengths-based, harm reduction model that promotes client self-determination and independence
- Work in collaboration with medical case managers, medical providers, or other providers involved in client care, to provide coordinated comprehensive care to PLWHA with a focus on housing stability
- Carry an active client panel of approximately 70 program eligible clients, assisting with eviction prevention, housing planning, advocacy, mediation, and information and referral
- Complete comprehensive housing assessments, goal planning, linkage to services, and advocacy for and with clients
- Make appropriate referrals to mental health, substance abuse, HIV prevention, or other community partners as needed to support client self sufficiency
At Cascade AIDS Project, we believe in unlocking potential. If you believe you may have the skills to do a job, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. one of us. Cascade AIDS Project is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Black, Indigenous, and all other People of Color (BIPOC), women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people living with HIV or other disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
