Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is the oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in Oregon and Southwest Washington that provides the LGBTQ+ community and beyond with compassionate healthcare. CAP’s mission is to promote well-being and advance equity by providing inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ+ people, people affected by HIV, and all those seeking compassionate care. Prism Health, Our House, Tod’s Corner and Esthers Pantry are all apart of CAP. To learn more about us please visit CAP, Prism Health and Our House.
Cascade AIDS Project is excited to announce that we are hiring skilled and team-oriented Trans and Non-Binary Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager. TANB Supportive Housing Case Manager will work in Cascade AIDS Project’s Housing & Supportive Services Department to provide services to a caseload of 15 individuals who identify as transgender and/or nonbinary regardless of HIV status which are identified through Coordinated Access, experiencing homelessness and may have co-occurring mental health and substance use issues.
This is a Full-time role working at our Davis St. location in NW Portland. The schedule for this role is Hybrid Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Starting pay is $45,843 a year. The TANB Supportive Housing Case Manager’s pay increases with tenure and the top of the pay scale is $53,643.20. This is a union represented position, so the compensation, benefits and conditions of work are collectively bargained.
Who You Are
- One year experience relevant to the position or bachelor’s degree in human/social services field (social work, public or community health, psychology) or related field
- Prior experience providing case management (or similar) services.
- Prior experience working with ethnic, racial, economic, and sexually diverse populations and people experiencing homelessness, mental health, and/or substance use issues.
- Verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish
- Lived experience of systemic oppression and non-dominant cultures. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and other people of color; transgender, non-binary and other LGTBQ+ people, and people with disabilities.
- Ability to work independently with accountability and exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism at all times.
What You’ll Do
- Provide housing placement, supportive case management, and eviction prevention with and on behalf of clients who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, using a supportive strengths-based model that promotes client self-determination and independence.
- When appropriate, work in collaboration with medical case managers, medical providers, or other providers involved in client care, to provide coordinated comprehensive care to Trans and Non-Binary people with a focus on housing stability.
- Carry an active client panel of approximately 15 program eligible clients, assisting with eviction prevention, housing planning, advocacy, mediation, and information and referral.
- Complete comprehensive housing assessments, goal planning, linkage to services, and advocacy for and with clients.
- Makes appropriate referrals to mental health, substance abuse, HIV prevention, or other community partners as needed to support client self-sufficiency.
- Establish professional relationships with landlords to create new housing resources and share the information with colleagues.
At Cascade AIDS Project, we believe in unlocking potential. If you believe you may have the skills to do a job, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. one of us. Cascade AIDS Project is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Black, Indigenous, and all other People of Color (BIPOC), women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people living with HIV or other disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
