Employment
Updated May 12, 2008

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POSITION TITLE: Shared Housing Program Assistant (Washington County; part time)

APPLICATION PROCESS: Mail resume and cover letter to Shared Housing, 909 SW 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97205. Open until filled.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Provide assistance to the Program Manager in all activities of the Shared Housing program in Washington County. Improve, develop and implement policies and procedures with direction and assistance from the program manager. Supervise volunteer staff. Perform Shared Housing program outreach. Perform daily activities of the Shared Housing program including all client and interagency interaction. Work with other programs, agencies and community leaders to develop low cost alternative housing.

ACCOUNTABILITY: To the mission and goals of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon as directed by the Board of Directors and Executive Director of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon.

SUPERVISOR: Shared Housing Program Manager

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: The Program Assistant is responsible for the functioning of the Shared Housing Program with specific major responsibility for the following:

1. Provide day-to-day client services including: respond to requests for information, provide referrals, conduct client interviews both over the phone and in person, respond to requests for match information, update client files and perform criminal background checks.
2. Perform community outreach aimed at expanding both the numbers of clients and the sectors of the community served with a specific regard for diversity.
3. Provide input and program support for continuous improvement of the Shared Housing program.
4. Support the Program Manager and EMO staff in development and administration of contributions, grants and contracts.
5. With Program Manager, maintain office forms, equipment and supplies.
6. Provide other support as needed to Program Manager.
7. In order to perform the above duties, fluency in Spanish will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Excellent oral and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on the ability to treat individuals with respect and dignity.
2. Embraces diversity in all forms and expressions.
3. Knowledgeable in MS Office suite of programs including Access.
4. Excellent writing skills.
5. Experience handling multiple simultaneous tasks in a high-stress environment.
6. Able to work independently while maintaining a close relationship with supervisor.
7. Bilingual Spanish/English required.
8. Able to work collaboratively with co-workers.
9. High tolerance for ambiguity and change.
10. Good sense of humor.

OTHER:
Work will be performed at scattered sites throughout Washington County. The applicant must have access to reliable transportation.

WORK HOURS: 20 hours per week. Scheduled as needed.

SALARY: $11-16/hour DOE

LOCATION: Primary office is located at 2906 NW Glisan St, Portland; work will also be performed at scattered sites throughout Washington County.

BENEFITS: All regular employees (does not include on-call or temporary) are eligible for vacation, holidays, sick leave, credit union, employee assistance program and employee trainings. Employees in exempt positions that are at least 0.50 FTE or non-exempt positions that are 20 hours per week or more, also receive medical insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance and life insurance, per eligibility requirements.

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Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees (does not include on-call or temporary employees) which includes:
- holidays
- credit union
- vacation
- sick leave
- employee trainings
- employee assistance program

Additional benefits for regular non-exempt employees in positions which are 20 hours per week or more and regular employees in exempt positions that are .50 FTE or more also include:
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- disability insurance
- life insurance

If the position requests a cover letter and resume, they may be e-mailed to emo@emoregon.org. Please attach your cover letter and resume in a MS Word, Rich Text or ASCII format.

Download an Application Packet or please call (503) 221-1054 or come in to our central office (address listed at top of page). Directions to EMO.

EMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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