About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Social work.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Provide compassionate, client-centered case management and housing advocacy to help individuals and families secure and maintain stable housing. You will conduct screenings and eligibility assessments, connect clients with community resources, document client interactions accurately, and work closely with the Client Services Manager to remove barriers to housing and self-sufficiency.

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Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, screenings, and assessments to determine client eligibility for housing programs
• Develop and implement individualized case plans with measurable goals
• Connect clients to community resources (rental assistance, eviction prevention, supportive services)
• Advocate on behalf of clients with landlords, service providers, and referral partners
• Maintain timely, accurate case notes and program documentation in required systems
• Coordinate with the Client Services Manager and other team members to track client outcomes
• Participate in required trainings and community outreach as assigned

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Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in social work, human services, or a related field required
• At least 1 year of experience in case management or related services (employment, internships, or long-term volunteer experience may qualify)
• Ability to travel regularly across the tri-county service area (Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson) in all weather conditions using a personal vehicle
• Required prior to hire and maintained during employment:
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Proof of current auto insurance
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Satisfactory criminal background check
  • Satisfactory motor vehicle records check
• Required within 90 days of hire:
  • Completion of Bloodborne Pathogens and Naloxone training
  • First Aid/CPR/AED certification
  • Satisfactory ORCHARDs background check completed post-hire

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or related field preferred
• Professional experience in housing services, homelessness prevention, or a closely related field preferred
• English/Spanish bilingual skills preferred (bilingual pay differential listed below)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $28.03 per hour (plus $0.50/hour bilingual Spanish differential when applicable)
• Schedule: Full-time — 40 hours per week
• Benefits highlights:
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance premiums
  • Employer retirement contribution up to 6%
  • Nearly 2 weeks of vacation accrued in the first year
  • 14 paid holidays annually and separate sick leave accrual
• Application timeline: Open until filled

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Location & Travel

• Work location: Bend, OR (service area includes Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties and partner tribal lands)
• Must be able to travel frequently within the tri-county area using a personal vehicle; travel in inclement weather is expected

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About the Employer

This role is posted on behalf of a Confidential Client providing Social work and housing services in central Oregon. Careertakes manages the recruitment process as a third-party platform; the Confidential Client is the direct employer.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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