Limited Duration Housing Coordinator - KSA Spanish

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$38.00 - $46.70 Hourly

Department:

Department of County Human Services (DCHS)

Job Type:

Limited Duration

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

August 27, 2025

The Opportunity:

Overview:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

This is a limited-duration Housing Coordinator position. A Limited Duration can last up to two (2) years, but can end at any time. This is also a Knowledge, Skills, Ability (KSA) Spanish position. Must be fluent in Spanish (speak, read, and write). Language testing is required. The Housing Coordinator will support coordination and partnership management, as well as provide direct client support and navigation for newcomer households. It will also provide housing subject matter expertise and support department-wide housing needs.

As theLD Housing Coordinator -KSA Spanish, other duties will include:

• Act as a subject-matter expert on newcomer and immigrant families experiencing homelessness and supportive housing interventions
• Develop and maintain Rapid Rehousing program policies and procedures to ensure program compliance
• Develop workflow, program evaluation criteria, and resources as needed to support families in a trauma-informed manner while using a quality improvement lens
• Coordinate with direct service staff to oversee the completion of program activities
• Provide ongoing evaluation, including data entry and data quality workflows using a continuous quality improvement lens
• Act as a liaison between multiple partners, providers, and organizations to provide up to date communication and reports
• Coordinate funding for Supportive Housing Services in DCHS. This includes tracking program spending, coordinating quarterly reporting, helping DCHS staff with technical help, and tracking results.
• Provide culturally-responsive services to primarily Spanish-speaking newcomer families, ensuring equitable and linguistically-appropriate service delivery
• Provide interpretation and translation services (verbal and written) in English and Spanish to ensure families understand services and options available to them
• Act as a liaison between the Homeless Services Dept. DCHS, and community-based providers, ensuring effective communication in English and Spanish Language and updates to relevant parties
• Provide project management on interagency or interdivisional projects, including the preparation of grant documentation and reporting.
• Develop informational resources and materials in English and Spanish language as needed; arrange and publicize meetings; coordinate resource fairs; schedule speakers; conduct workshops and trainings internally and/or to community groups
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external parties regarding program functions and processes
• Exhibit cultural competence when speaking and interacting with native speakers and languages

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Department of County Human Services (DHCS) employee, you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations of the Department of County Human Services in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled as required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview ofthe selection processpage.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

Education/Training:

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university in the field of study, public administration, social work, business administration, or related field. (Equivalent to 5-8 years of qualifying training and/or experience)
• Two (2) to Three (3) years working with the unhoused and immigrant community
• Diversity and Equity ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Valid state-issued drive

​Experience/Certification:

Other:

• Knowledge, Skills, Ability (KSA) Fluent Spanish (read, write, speak) Must pass a language test

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

*Transferable skills:Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant to this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING & EVALUATION:

REQUIRED:

Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed an incomplete application.

1. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meet minimum qualifications; AND

2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:

• Demonstrate your experience working with diverse, vulnerable populations; and
• How do you meet the qualifications for this position; and
• Why you are interested in the position

Note:The application, resume, and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

-- Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted on Workday. --

• Internal applicant: If you are an internal candidate (current employee, including on-call, regular, probationary, limited duration, and temporary employee), your job application will consist of the career profile that you complete on Workday. Before you apply, please make sure to do the following:
  • Navigate to your profile in Workday (see:My Career Profile) and click on the “Career” section of your profile. Complete all sections of your career profile that you want to have included in your application (Job History, Education, Skills, Languages, Certifications, etc.).
  • When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate, you will need to scroll down to see the “Resume/Cover Letter” section on your screen. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the “Upload” button for EACH document you’d like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.

• External applicant: When completing the application on Workday as an external candidate (including volunteers, unpaid interns, contractors, and community partners) throughhttps://multco.us/jobs, you will come to a page where you will see the "Resume/CV" section. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the “Upload” button for EACH document you’d like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.
• Do not click the “Submit” button before you upload your documents.

After You Apply:

• Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference, as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.
• Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the “My Applications” section. You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes.
• Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview ofthe selection processpage. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• Resume and Cover Letter Review
• Phone screen
• Consideration of top candidates
• Language assessment
• Background, reference

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Hybrid Telework: This position is designated as “hybrid telework,” meaning you will be working both remotely (from home) and in person at an onsite location. Five Oak Building.The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.. The onsite work location for this position is 209 SW 4th Ave, Portland, Or 97209.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit theDisaster Service Worker Informationpage.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Nicole Cole

Email:

nicole.cole@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (503) 9887767 x87767

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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