Resident Advocate - Karibu

Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families in the Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty and addictions. We hire people that are skilled and passionate to meet our mission to end homelessness through outcome-based strategies which support personal and community transformation.

Karibu is a dorm style culturally specific program that serves AA/Black Men. This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the client flow in the Karibu program and is an integral part of the program case management team. The Karibu Resident Advocate will support and monitor men exiting or diverting from incarceration that will be assessed for their next level of care. The Karibu Resident Advocate will be a member of a team to provide support to clients who may experience severe mental health issues, life threatening physical health issues, Intellectual/Developmental Disability issues, and dangerous psychopathy. The Karibu Resident Advocate will communicate, document and report client activity.

Karibu(pronouncedkah-REE-boo)providesindividualized, culturally specific stabilization and treatment preparation for Black/African Americanadults. Services includeoutreach and engagement,addiction and mental healthrecoverysupport, peer services, case management, and transitional housing in the form of dormitory style best for 14-20 unstably housed men.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 11pm -7:30am (graveyard)

Location: Karibu (2020 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202)

Compensation: Starting at $20.78 per hour, could increase depending on experience and internal equity

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must not actively be on parole or probation.
• Basic knowledge of chemical dependency, addictions and mental health issues preferred.
• Experience or familiarity using computers for basic functions (data entry, word processing).
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern's drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull, lift heavy objects, and climb stairs several times a day.
• Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, and residents/program participants with diverse backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet and direct clients, document client interactions, and provide information and updates to day shift staff.
• Interact with clients over course of shift as appropriate.
• Provide support and basic resource information to clients.
• Monitor building/client common areas.
• Conduct periodic inspections of common areas in the building to monitor building/clients.
• Generate reports, routine computer input; create correspondence and filing as directed by team lead.
• Log events/ incidents using factual -observation based documentation.
• Obtain urinalysis from clients as directed by STP/ARC/ DCP case management staff or team lead.
• Update STP area with appropriate resource information as directed by Supervisor.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy and security regulations applicable to the program, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS: Central City Concern offers an incredible benefits package to our Regular/FT employees

• Generous paid time off plan which provides up to 4 weeks of PTO accrual in the first year. Accrual increases with longevity.
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with competitive employer match with 4.25% in the first year, 6% in the second year, and 8% in the 3rd year.
• 11 recognized Holidays & 2 Personal Holidays
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
• Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND Long Term Disability Insurance!

This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position.

As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, and pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.

Central City Concern is a second-chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding the consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.