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. CAPโs 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.ย Prism Health, Our House, Todโs Corner and Esthers Pantry are all apartย ofย CAP. To learn more about us please visitCAP,ย Prism Healthย andOur House.ย ย
Cascade AIDS Projectis excited to announce that we are hiring skilled and team-orientedย SW Washington Rent Assistance Specialist.ย The individual works on CAPโs SW Washington team to provide services thatย include:ย completing emergency rental assistance applications and goal plans, contacting landlords to set up payment of rent and fees, arranging medical motel vouchers, providing information and referral, advocacy, and eviction prevention support services to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)ย
This is aย Full-Timeย role working at ourย Vancouverย location inย SW Washinton.ย The schedule for this role isย Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm. 3 days in office, 1 day work from home.ย ย
Starting pay isย $29.18 an hourย which is equivalent to just overย $48,547 a year.ย Theย SW WA Rent Assistance Specialistโs pay increases withย tenureย and the top of the pay scale isย $33.99.ย This is a union represented position, so the compensation, benefits and conditions of work are collectively bargained.ย
Who You Areย
- Bachelorโs degree in human/social services field (social work, public or community health, psychology) or related field or two yearsโ experience relevant to the positionย ย
- Prior experience providing case management (or similar) servicesย
- Demonstrated computerย proficiencyย using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) and working knowledge of the internetย ย
- Excellent written and oral communication skillsย
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environmentย ย
- Strong understanding of issues relevant to gay/bi/trans men, people living with HIV and AIDS, communities of color, and the LBGTQ+ community and how those issues affect or influence service deliveryย
Whatย Youโllย Doย
- Establish rapport with clients using a supportive strengths-based model that promotes client self-determination and independence
- Complete emergency rentalย assistanceย applications with clients and negotiate payment with clients and landlords. Collect payment documentation from landlords when appropriate
- Complete housing assessments, home inspections, goal planning, release of information statements, and deposit return agreements with clients. Complete check requests for submission to program management.
- Collect income and housing documentation from clients, landlords/property managers, and utility service providers
- Process medical and transitional housing motel vouchersย ย
- Work in collaboration with medical case managers, medical providers, or other providers involved in client care, to provide coordinated comprehensive care to PLWHA who are enrolled in services at CAPโs SW Washington offices, with a focus on housing stabilityย
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 youย donโtย meet every qualification.ย ย Cascade AIDS Project is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weย comply withย all relevant anti-discrimination laws.
Employee Benefits
- Vacation & Health Leave
- Retirement
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Life Insurance, Disability, & Family Leave
For more details about our benefits please visit our careers page capnw.org/careers
CAP cares about the safety of our team members and clients. All new employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status to HR at the time of hire (unless a documented medical or religious exemption is requested and approved).