Activities or Day Space Coordination (AmeriCorps)

JVC Northwest; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose Haven in Portland seeks a compassionate Community Resource Associate to support women, marginalized groups and children in a low-barrier, drop-in space. You will assist guests with Resource Advocacy, connect them to resources and navigate community supports.

Work with the Advocacy team to provide emotional support and follow-up; learn Portland's social service landscape and help guests access services as needs arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Interest in non-profit and/or social service work; high level of time management and organizational skills; excellent communication skills.
• Experience working in social services, or with vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with Resource Advocacy sign-ups and meetings.
• Connect guests with financial assistance and resources.
• Collaborate with Advocacy team and Directors throughout the day.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Non-profit experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Opportunities to serve with JVC Northwest exist in the five beautiful states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska in remote, rural, and urban settings. Click the pins to read about each locale.

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Activities or Day Space Coordination (AmeriCorps)

Length of Service Term

12 months

Primary Service Area

Women's Shelter/Program

Populations Served

Children and Families, Current or formerly incarcerated, Immigrants and Refugees, Indigenous Communities, Individual with physical or intellectual disabilities, Latinx communities, LGBTQIA2S+ communities, Seniors/Elders, Survivors of DVSA, Individuals experiencing housing instability and/or houselessness, Individuals with mental illness

Other Issues and Roles

Food and Hunger, Homelessness/Housing Services, Social Services

Brief Position Description:

Rose Haven is seeking a compassionate and dedicated person to join us in providing services directly to the women, marginalized genders and children that we serve within a low-barrier, drop-in, day space setting.
The Community Resource Associate position will give you the opportunity to serve our guests seeking support from our Advocacy team, who provide connections to community resources, direct financial assistance, and emotional support. You will become familiar with Portland's social service landscape and learn how to direct guests towards resources that may meet needs that exceed Rose Haven's scope. You will also gain skills in learning how to provide responsive support to guests who have experienced marginalization and trauma.

Day in Life of JV

The majority of time during morning service hours will be spent assisting guests in signing up for Resource Advocacy meetings, holding one on one meetings with them, and connecting them with simple financial assistance transactions and resources. Depending on what the greatest guest needs are, afternoons would be spent floating in the space alongside Community Care Advocates, engaging in follow up Resource Advocacy, and/or addressing their administrative tasks. At the end of each day's service, they would participate in a staff debrief. The full Advocacy team, including the Director, are in active communication and collaboration throughout the entire day.

Required & Preferred Skills

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Driver's License Requirement

No

Vehicle Requirement

Nature of Driving

Spanish Language Requirement

No requirement other than English

Preferred Spanish Language Level

Additional Languages and Level Preferred

Mandarin, Ukrainian, Russian and ASL are all helpful in addition to Spanish, but not required

Required experience, qualities, or specialized training

Interest in non-profit and/or social service work; high level of time management and organizational skills; excellent communication skills.

Preferred experience, qualities or specialized training

Experience working in social services, or with vulnerable populations.