Qualified candidates please send resume to: Nelson Gomes at nelson.m.gomes@employ.oregon.gov
About The Employer:
We collectively work alongside those who have been marginalized and underserved to empower individuals and communities through an inclusive range of services and support in East Portland. We build communities from the inside out through community engagement and action, workforce development, and housing.
Program/Department Summary:
Housing & Sheltering
General Position Summary:
The Engagement Program Coordinator helps establish and facilitate relationships with volunteers and neighbors in the Menlo Park Safe Rest Village pilot program.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Volunteers at Menlo Park Safe Rest Village
Accountability:
Accountable to Housing & Sheltering Director
Compensation/Benefits
$24-26/hour DOE
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to the success of a non-profit organization.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and professional growth.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Build and expand a dynamic and creative engagement pilot program at Menlo Park Safe Rest Village, involving Menlo Neighbors, Cultivate Initiatives staff, and outside neighbors
Develop healthy, mentoring relationships with neighbors and staff in the Menlo Park Safe Rest Village program
Facilitate a safe, supportive, collaborative, and structured environment for neighbors, staff and volunteers
Support program unity by participating in a team approach when providing services
Build and maintain relationships / partnerships with community partners to provide opportunities to neighbors in the Menlo Park Safe Rest Village, such as tickets to events and special activities
Create and maintain relationship with individuals and local businesses to facilitate in-kind services and material donations in consultation with the Community Engagement & Action Director
Build and maintain relationships with Menlo Park Safe Rest Village volunteers
Expand community partnerships to increase workshop & programmatic offerings
Maintain accurate records & meet all database input needs for donations, volunteer hours, volunteer information, and other engagement related data
Lead or participate in events for Cultivate Initiatives, especially pertaining to the Housing and Sheltering initiative.
Represent Cultivate Initiatives in the community (at events, fundraisers, and learning opportunities)
Attend and participate in monthly Safe Rest Village staff meetings
In collaboration with Retention Specialists, procure donations for participants who need retention resources.
Facilitate engagement activities (i.e. enrichment, mentor groups, skills training) for both participants residing at the SRV and who have been placed in permanent housing to aid in retention.
Maintain accurate community bulletin board
Create and update monthly events calendar for Menlo Park Safe Rest Village
Maintain and organize art supplies and track engagement-related donations
Ensure appropriate materials are available for workshops
May perform other duties as requested by supervisor
Required Skills/Abilities:
Able to work effectively in a highly chaotic, unpredictable and loud environment
Strong understanding of trauma-informed approach and harm reduction strategies
Ability and strong desire to connect with people
Previous experience working with the houseless community
We ask that all staff be available for our morning briefing and afternoon wind downs, at 8:30 and 4:15 everyday.
JOB LOCATION: 50% at work space at office in East Portland and 50% at the Safe Rest Village. Some travel might be needed to meet with community partners, collect donations, etc.
Preferred Skills/Abilities:
Peer Support trained
Background in community engagement and donation procurement experience is highly valued. Previous experience in teaching/training or facilitation role
Project Management is highly valuable
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods, and ability to stoop and kneel frequently
Ability to speak and hear to use telephone
Ability to effectively use computer, lift paper and files
Ability to push, pull reach for and lift articles up to 40 pounds
Ability to legally and safely operate a motor vehicle