Job Description

Equitable Social Solutions ® has been providing an array of homelessness prevention and housing supports since 2013. With programs in Eugene, Oregon; Chicago, Illinois; Madison, Wisconsin; and San Diego, California, Equitable Social Solutions has helped hundreds of households achieve housing stability.

• Equitable Social Solutions strives to eliminate housing barriers created by equity gaps that lead to housing instability.
• Our goal is to place individuals and families in permanent, stable housing and provide the needed tools and support to develop self-sufficiency. Once placed, supportive services are a key aspect to ensure both short-term and long-term goals are met.
• Equitable Social Solutions impacts lives by creating tailored solutions for each person we serve in order to break the cycles of generational poverty and chronic homelessness.
• Our program models are person-centered, unique to those we serve and sensitive to the diversity of the human experience.

Job Description

• Provides aid to others by providing information about recovery process, symptom management, Harm Reduction, aiding in self-determination, rehabilitation. 
• Provides outreach to clients to engage them in services and overcome barriers to participation in treatment. 
• Arranges for necessary supportive services to enable achievement of agreed upon goals by housing navigators/case managers as well as outside service providers. 
• Participates in providing day to day support to identified participants while monitoring program utilization. 
• Navigates participants to and assists with access/linkage to community resources such as housing, transportation, education, and employment. 
• Maintains the highest standard of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature. Shares information only when the recipient’s right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is clearly in the best interest of the person served. 
• Adheres to and participates in Company’s mandatory Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy program/practices and Business Ethics and Compliance programs/practices. 
• Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs and obtains continuing education as required by company policy, regulations, and program requirements.
• Maintains and enhances clinical practice skills. 
• Performs other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in social/human services preferred. 
• Must possess a State of Oregon Peer Support Specialist Traditional Health Worker Registry
• Must be a licensed QMHA by the State of Oregon or meet relevant licensure requirements. 
• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Must have a valid drivers license and proof of auto insurance 
• Demonstrated crisis management ability and critical thinking skills. 
• Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. 
• Strong computer software (Microsoft Office) and data entry skills. 
• Able to work independently and part of a team. 
• Organized and able to function under minimal supervision. 
• Has reliable transportation and is able to travel to/from multiple assignments/locations daily. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

$56k to $60k annual salary

At Equitable Social Solutions®, we empower individuals and families through supports that inspire long-term stability and success​. We work with our partners to uplift individuals, families and communities impacting lives by creating tailored solutions for each person we serve in order to break the cycles of generational poverty and chronic homelessness.

When you join Equitable Social Solutions, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equitable Social Solutions, we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equitable Social Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.

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