Elevate Care Manager

Position: Elevate Case Manager 

Location: CHI 

Hours: M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm 

Salary: $46,000- $53,000

*IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, please follow the Application Instructions at the end of this job posting* 

About Us: 

Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC) is a minority-led nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing the highest quality services in education, mentoring, family outreach, employment training and placement. 

Established in 1968, POIC has been a beacon for communities of color for over 50 years. Today, POIC provides education and direct services to over 700 students and work trainees annually, 80% of whom are Black or Latinx. 

- We believe all people have value. 

- We believe all people can grow. 

- We believe all people can contribute and build thriving communities. 

Visit our website at www.portlandoic.org

What We Offer: 

POIC offers a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Our compensation and benefits package represent our commitment to employee health and financial wellness. 

- Generous vacation/PTO policy 

- Employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision benefits 

- Employer paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance 

- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option 

- 403(b) Retirement Plan option 

- Twelve paid Holidays per year 

- Professional growth and advancement opportunities 

Application Instructions: 

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit: 

1. Personal Statement that includes: 

a. Why you are interested in working for POIC 

b. How your skills and experience relate to this position 

c. What you can contribute to our organization and the youth we serve 

2. Resume 

Summary

Position Summary: The Community Healing Initiative (CHI) is a partnership with POIC + RAHS, and

Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice is in search of a Care Manager to work with African American adult males, ages 17-25, who are gang impacted, have committed high level misdemeanors and/or lower level offenses, and are at high risk of further penetration into the criminal justice system. POIC + RAHS is seeking a highly enthusiastic, experienced, self-disciplined, and motivated Care Manager to provide intensive case management, assertive engagement, and crisis intervention to a caseload of adult males to reduce further penetration into the criminal justice system and incarceration. The Care Manager will work as part of the CHI Elevate for Black Men team to develop, implement, and evaluate the program.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with other professionals in the field including schools, community based organizations, Mental Health/ Alcohol and Drug organizations, Child Welfare, Department of Community Justice, and Oregon Youth Authority
• Provided day-to-day activities that may involve social casework, intake, assessment, assertive engagement, and skill development through engaging youth and families in activities through: Education/Employment, Home/Family, Health, Pro-Social Activities, Spirituality, and Community
• Participate, develop and coordinate pro-social activities for adults and their families
• Adhere to documentation requirements as indicated in CHI Program policies, including but not limited to accurate data entry into Service Point, case files, service plans, weekly/monthly reports, and case notes.
• Respond to all crises and risk incidents within the required time frames per Portland OIC policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Requirements

Please send your Personal Statement and Resume. Applicants who do not submit a Personal Statement that includes the requested information may be disqualified from consideration for the position. 

POIC is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.