Shelter Plus Care offered at Mid-Columbia and Columbia Gorge Housing Authorities

Crisis Connections, Inc.; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social services is seeking dedicated individuals to assist low-income households with rental assistance programs. This role involves working closely with chronically homeless individuals and those with disabilities, ensuring they receive the necessary support to secure stable housing. The ideal candidate will have a background in social work and a passion for helping vulnerable populations. Join a team that is committed to making a difference in the community by providing essential services and support to those in need. If you are looking to make a positive impact and help individuals achieve housing stability, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in social services, particularly with low-income and homeless populations.
• Strong communication skills to engage with clients and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Assist very low-income households with rental assistance applications.
• Provide support services to chronically homeless individuals.

Skills

Social Services Knowledge

Communication Skills

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Shelter Plus Care offered at Mid-Columbia and Columbia Gorge Housing Authorities

Provides tenant-based rental assistance for households that are very low-income, homeless, and have one or more adult household members with a disability. The program is supplemented with a range of supportive services funded through other sources.

Must be referred by a social service provider when funds are announced and complete an application during the application period. Does not maintain a waitlist.

Fee: None.

Eligibility Requirements

Households must:

1. Be very low-income.
2. Be chronically homeless. "Chronically Homeless" under this program means that the applicant is currently living on the street or in another place not meant for habitation (parks, vacant buildings, etc.) and has been homeless continually for one year or has had four episodes of homelessness in the last three years. It does not mean "at risk of homelessness sometime in the future" or staying with family/friends.
3. Have at least one adult household member with a disability. A person is considered to have a disability if the person has a physical, mental, or emotional impairment which is expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration, substantially impedes the person's ability to live independently, and could be improved by more suitable housing conditions.

Languages: Spanish

Agency Info

Mid-Columbia and Columbia Gorge Housing Authorities provides affordable housing to low-income families in Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco Counties in Oregon (Mid-Columbia HA) and Klickitat and Skamania Counties in Washington (Columbia Gorge HA). The Mid-Columbia HA administers housing programs for the Columbia Gorge HA and provides all staff support for the Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation (CCHC), an affiliated nonprofit. The Mid-Columbia Housing Resource Center, a CCHC program, provides a one-stop shop for renter and homebuyer information for Hood River, Klickitat, Sherman, Skamania, and Wasco Counties.