Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Become A Part of the El Programa Hispano Catòlico Team

El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is an organization that supports individuals in reaching their fullest potential. For nearly 40 years, our mission-"Advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latinx roots, culture, and community"-has responded to local needs by addressing the social determinants of health. This is achieved through the following program areas: Housing, Economic Sustainability, Education, Community Wellness, and DV/SA Prevention and Intervention. Today, EPHC serves more than 30,000 people annually and employs over 100 staff members, the majority of whom are bilingual, and over 93% are bicultural.

Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network, candidates or participants do not need to be Catholic to work with us or receive services. Across our programs and services, staff of all faiths-or none-work within our framework of respect for our mission, the dignity of the human person, and the common good.

To learn more about our amazing Organization visit our website at:

Benefits:

• Vacation & Sick Time Benefits
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 90% employer-paid health insurance with buy-up options
• 401k with Employer Match
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Access to our Retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Bonus Wellness Days
• Continuous Growth and Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make a positive impact

About the Role:

This is a Bi-lingual transitional housing case management position that focuses on providing anti-oppressive, strength-based, and culturally specific case management for Latine survivors of sexual trafficking violence. This position works in our housing program funded by Multnomah County (HUD Horizon). Along with rental assistance, the transitional housing program provides ongoing case management and advocacy, helping participants navigate the complex social service system on their journey toward self-sufficiency.

• Provide case management and related support services to Latine survivors of sexual assault, sex and human trafficking.
• Maintain an average caseload of between 8-10 clients.
• Assess client's personal situation and develop a personal safety plan, case plan, and plan of action for resolution.
• Advocate for Latine survivors with outside agencies and government systems (i.e. Courts, Social Security, Immigration, DMV, DHS and others as needed).
• Participate in community meetings with other social service organizations to promote the agency as an identifiable resource for Latine survivors of sexual violence and sex trafficking and maintain timely and cooperative contact with outside agencies.
• Provide client assistance to support survivors' basic needs and maintain accurate account of receipts and expenditures for monthly expense reporting.
• Support the organization and maintenance of updated resource materials for survivors of sexual violence and sex trafficking.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed by clients including coverage of assigned shifts on UNICA's 24 hour bilingual (Spanish/English) crisis line.
• Maintain confidential participant files in database/s and compliance with HIPAA, El Programa Hispano Católico, and funder policies and procedures.
• Adherence to El Programa Hispano Catolico policies and procedures
• Actively participate in team projects including team, agency, program, and partner meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by EPHC supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years of social service experience. A bachelor's degree in social services is preferred.
• 40-hour DV/SA Advocacy training preferred; however, training is available and must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of Assertive Engagement (AE) training within 30 days of hire.
• Must be bilingual (Spanish/English) and bi-culturally competent.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, in Spanish and English.
• Experience providing case management and intervention services.
• Experience and knowledge working with a broad range of issues affecting Latine's in the community-especially issues related to surviving sexual violence/sex trafficking.
• Demonstrate judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
• This position requires experience or willingness to learn in the following areas: networking and building community partnerships and provision of supportive services, especially within vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.
• This position requires knowledge, or willingness to learn, in the following areas: housing advocacy, networking and building community partnerships, sex trafficking, sex trades, sex work, and provision of supportive services.
• Ability to work well in team setting and independently; be flexible and adapt well to different dynamics in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take the initiative, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner.
• Commitment to EPHC mission to work in partnership with vulnerable populations to achieve lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.

Other Requirements:

• Strong Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and working knowledge of Zoom, Google Meets, etc.
• Must have driver's license, access to vehicle, and automobile insurance at levels required by the agency (100/300/100). Ability to travel around the Portland Metro area for job-related activities.

• Ability to pass a background check, including fingerprinting and local and national registry checks upon hire, and every 5 years.

• Bicultural and those with lived experience of sexual trafficking, preferred, but not required.

COMPENSATION: $22.00 - $26.00/hr

Location & Typical Working Conditions: The work performed by this position is accomplished through a hybrid remote work environment.

Community On-Site Activities (40% of the time)

Meeting survivors in the community to search for apartments, accompany to court or law enforcement offices, DHS offices, grocery stores, or other onsite appointments.

In Office Work (25% of the time)

In office work is located at EPHC's offices in Gresham, OR and is required for staff meetings, crisis line shifts, and other additional duties requiring in office work.

Remote from home (25% of the time)

This position may allow remote work from home for administrative tasks such case note data entry, expense report submission, and some community partner and work-related virtual meetings. Note: Remote work is dependent on performance and may be revoked at supervisors' discretion.

Travel, Evening, and Weekends (10% of the time)

Job duties may also require occasional travel for trainings, and evening and weekend work depending on project requirements.

TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume to El Programa Hispano's online application at

El Programa Hispano Catolico is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EPHC does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law.

EPHC IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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