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Central City Concern · 4 days ago

Resident Advocate - Karibu

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19.22/hr - $24.99/hr

Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families impacted by homelessness, poverty, and addictions. The Karibu Resident Advocate will oversee and manage client flow in the Karibu program, supporting men exiting incarceration and providing assistance to those with severe mental health and addiction issues.

AssociationCharityHealth CareNon ProfitSocial

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

Qualification

Chemical dependency knowledgeMental health knowledgeData entryRespect for diversityEffective communication

Required

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Must not actively be on parole or probation

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