Job Information
Catholic Charities of Oregon Housing Program Specialist in Portland, Oregon
#CDH-012 - Housing Program Specialist
Department: Community Development & Housing
Employment Type: Full Time (40hrs/wk.); Non-exempt
Reports to: VP of Community Development & Housing
Location: SE Portland
Compensation: $20 - $22 annual salary
At CCO We Take Care of Our People:
100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and alternative care benefits for the employee.
100% employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
Paid vacation, sick, personal and 13 paid holidays.
Retirement benefit with employer match and discretionary contribution.
Employee Assistance Program.
Catholic Charities of Oregon employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness government-sponsored education loan repayment program.
Full list of benefits can be found on this page under Resources. Please note these benefits are subject to change.
Our Culture:
We are proud of our healthy work culture at Catholic Charities of Oregon. We care for our employees so they can take care of others. Our approach includes everything from support for continued training and education to a strong focus on allowing each employee to own their job and become a thought leader in their area of service. Together, we work to make a concrete, hands-on difference in our community.
Who We Are:
Catholic Charities of Oregon was named by the Portland Business Journal as the #10 Non-profit in their list of 2023 Most Admired Companies. Founded in 1933, Catholic Charites of Oregon is one of Oregon's oldest nonprofit social service agencies whose mission is to assure that essential, life-saving services and supports are accessible to the most vulnerable Oregonians.
What You Will Work On:
Answer calls from residents and direct resident grievances, concerns, and comments to the appropriate party.
Continue building & maintaining the electronic filing system for the Community Development & Housing program. Includes data entry, scanning in documents, and assisting intern(s) in following consistent e-filing practices.
Process mail received for the Community Development & Housing program which includes opening mail, responding to mail, and distributing mail accordingly.
Lead and support special projects as assigned by Community Development & Housing program team members.
Assist the VP of Community Development & Housing with property inspections as needed.
What You Bring:
Education, Certifications, and Licensure Requirements/Preferences
Associate's degree in human services or equivalent lived and/or worked experience required.
Experience Requirements/Preferences
Associate's degree in human services or equivalent lived and/or worked experience required.
Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in an administrative support role strongly preferred.
Customer service experience/background preferred.
Knowledge, training or experience in landlord/tenant law and relationships preferred.
Ability to use Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED
Catholic Charities of Oregon is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion across our agency. Catholic Charities of Oregon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, equal pay, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Applicants and employees need not be Catholic. Complete Social Justice and Diversity statements can be found on this page under Resources.