Homemaking Apprentice

Cultivate Initiatives; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Cultivate Initiatives is seeking Homemaking Apprentices to work with the Housing & Homemaking team, supporting neighbors who have recently transitioned into housing. The role is time-bound and ends in June 2027 due to funding, with applicants required to have completed the Cultivate Initiatives intern program.

The position offers a starting hourly wage of $20 plus a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to a non-profit's mission.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn and engage with social services.
• Ability to take clear written notes to document interactions.
• Comfort using a smartphone or laptop for daily tasks.
• Able to adapt to varying situations and environments.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to maintain permanent housing using trauma-informed approaches.
• Support Homemaking Specialists and meet neighbors in homes when needed.
• Assist Housing Specialists with enrollment in housing programs and problem solving.
• Help with inventory management and package handling for the program.
• Maintain professional boundaries and follow organizational policies.
• Keep confidential information secure and uphold trust with neighbors.
• Represent Cultivate Initiatives to partners and the community.
• Attend trainings, events and outreach activities as assigned.
• Assist with special projects or other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Note-taking

Smartphone/laptop use

Adaptability

Job description

About Cultivate Initiatives:

We are a group of people who work alongside those on the margins to empower individuals and communities through an inclusive range of initiatives and support. We build communities from the inside out through workforce development, housing and homemaking, and supportive sheltering.

Position Summary:

Our Homemaking Apprentices work alongside the housing & homemaking team staff to help individuals who have recently transitioned into housing. This position is time-bound and will end in June 2027 due to funding. To apply for the position, applicants must have completed the Cultivate Initiatives intern program.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Full-time, non-exempt position with a starting hourly wage of $20


• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and retirement plans.


• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to the success of a non-profit organization.


• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and professional growth.

Accountability:

Accountable to the Housing & Homemaking Program Manager

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Empower individuals to maintain permanent, independent housing through promoting physical and emotional health, as well as building skills and community, using a trauma-informed approach


• Come alongside Homemaking Specialists to offer support, assist with neighbor's needs, and meet with neighbors in their homes when necessary


• Work alongside Housing Specialists to assist neighbors during their enrollment in housing programs and problem-solve with neighbors as issues arise.


• Assist the Housing Coordinator with inventory management and package handling.


• Exercises healthy professional boundaries and follows all organization and department policies


• Maintains confidentiality and earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions


• Represent Cultivate Initiatives to partners, Homeless Services Department, and the broader community


• Attend all assigned training, events and community outreach activities, unless otherwise approved


• May participate in special projects and activities requested by the supervisor


• May perform other duties as requested by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Strong desire to learn and an interest in social service work


• Ability to effectively take written notes


• Ability to effectively use a smartphone or laptop


• Be adaptable to various situations

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed indoors.


• Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels, from quiet offices to louder, industrial settings.


• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.


• Work requires the ability and willingness to ride in a company vehicle to do home visits with other housing & homemaking team members


• Being physically present in the CI offices from 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday


• Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or religious exemption

The position is open until filled. If a suitable candidate is found during that screening, later applications will not be considered. We look forward to speaking with you!

CI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CI values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, vaccination status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you require accommodation to apply, please contact Emily Hutsell at the following number or email.

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