Job description

About Us

Beacon Village is a rapidly growing grassroots human services organization dedicated to building, supporting and integrating alternative shelter communities throughout Portland. We engage directly with the communities we serve to rapidly deploy, support and sustain transitional housing and supportive services for individuals who are ready to leave street life behind.
About the Role
Our small team is seeking a full-time Village Support Specialist. This role will report to our Program Manager while working closely with senior leadership and other team members.

This position presents the right candidate with the unique opportunity to be an important part of a rapidly growing human rights organization and contribute to the critical task of strengthening organizational sustainability. As part of a growing organization and a growing team, there is opportunity for career advancement and the evolution of the role.

We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset, therefore, we invest in an above-average compensation package; we encourage our employees to be whole and to bring their whole selves to this rewarding work.
What You Will Do
Job Summary:

Our Support Specialists provide daytime and evening staffing of our Village Center, and our low-barrier tiny home village.

Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt

Hours of work are:

Monday- Friday, 10:00am- 6:30pm

General Job Description:

1. Work with the Executive Director to manage our team to ensure that the facilities are safe and welcoming to a broad diversity of people experiencing homelessness including people of all races, nationalities, languages, ages, abilities.

2. Assist participants in reaching their short-term and long-term goals.

3. Provide basic needs assistance to villagers and outreach participants.

4. Ensure a safe environment on the property, alerting management of concerns around emotional and physical safety concerns.

5. Maintain accurate, complete, up-to-date daily documentation of all participants that we serve.

6. Maintain healthy and positive relationships with participants and other team members through direct and compassionate communication techniques. Develop and maintain a positive relationship with residents and other employees.
Hiring Insights
Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

A minimum of:

• 2 years of experience is social services
• 2 years of experience in homelessness outreach and/or in a shelter environment
• 1 year of management experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate conflict and assist others in doing the same.
• Basic principles of confidentiality, crisis de-escalation, assertive engagement, and trauma informed care.
• Demonstrate strong ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Understanding of the contributing factors of homelessness.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries with all clients served.
• Ability to effectively and compassionately solve problems.
• Understanding of the housing first model, harm reduction and strength-based case management
• Ability to work with individuals who present boundaries to sustainable living.
• Social and economic issues creating poverty, working successfully with practices and techniques related to people with low income to achieve greater self- sufficiency.
• Knowledge of local social service resources/providers.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow through from beginning to end on tasks and projects.
• Be culturally sensitive to diverse client populations.
• Computer literacy with experience in Google, Slack, and MS Office applications.

Education:

While a formal education may prove to be helpful in this work, we welcome all forms of education including life experience, on-the-job training, and other formal training and certificates.

Job Type: Full-time
Compensation
Salary: $21.50 - $22.00/ hr.

Our benefit package includes:

• 4 weeks vacation
• 3 weeks sick leave
• 5% 401K match
• 100% paid medical and dental
• 100% Life insurance
• Free parking and Trimet passes for transit commuters.

Location
This is a full-time position located in Portland, Oregon at our village at 621 NE 76th Ave. The chosen candidate must have the legal right-to-work in the location in which they will be based. We are unable to sponsor visas or relocations for this role.
How to Apply
Please submit the following:

• Résumé/CV
• Cover letter outlining your specific interest and suitability for this role

Please note that if you are applying via a link in a 3rd party system (examples: Indeed, Glassdoor, LinkedIn), be sure that you are properly uploading a distinct Cover Letter and a separate CV/Resume.

Our organization is committed to inclusivity and equity. We seek the most talented team members who bring their true selves, with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We are interested in receiving applications from people who consider themselves as under-represented in their talent communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and encourage diversity and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Our commitment applies with regard to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.

Learn more about us at beaconvillagepdx.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.50 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We require masks indoors.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR 97213: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Homeless Services: 2 years (Required)
• Management: 1 year (Required)
• Shelter operations: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

gatheringourvoice.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, gatheringourvoice.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, gatheringourvoice.org is the ideal place to find your next job.