Housing Justice Project Coordinator
Chelan Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services Chelan Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services Wenatchee, WA Wenatchee, WA Full-time Full-time $19 - $22 an hour $19 - $22 an hour 6 days ago 6 days ago 6 days ago Job Announcement Organizational Background and Mission Mission The mission of Chelan Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services (CDCVAS) is to bridge the justice gap by facilitating high-quality, free, and equitable civil legal services to people in Chelan and Douglas counties experiencing poverty.
Vision We envision a thriving community where every person has fair and equitable access to justice.
Commitment Our vision and mission are grounded in our belief that every person deserves justice.
We are committed to continually reflecting on and adapting our services to equitably serve our constituents in an inclusive manner.
United for Equity and Justice Though our organization was founded on the principle of access to justice for all, we recognize that the promise of justice for all cannot be fully realized until WE acknowledge and unpack the history of systemic oppression and racism that created the need for access to justice.
Systemic oppression and racism are pervasive in the lives of the clients we serve.
Poverty, the qualifier for our services, is often the by-product of the oppression our clients experience.
This systemic oppression and racism show up in many ways, including the treatment of people of color in the courts, lack of access to health care, denial of educational opportunities, the impact of legal financial obligations, unfair labor and employment practices, and consumer and housing discrimination.
Again and again, race and systemic oppression are the determining factors in the disproportionate negative outcomes faced by people in poverty.
Though we are proud to be a part of an organization that is clearing a pathway to justice for the most impoverished, vulnerable, and oppressed in our community, we understand there is more to do.
To fully embrace our vision of Equity and Justice, we continue to take action to address the obstacles in the path.
For us, this includes individually and collectively educating ourselves about racial inequality, discrimination, and white privilege; examining our implicit biases; making changes to our policies, procedures, language and action to foster equity, inclusion and belonging.
HJP Coordinator Position Position
Summary:
The key responsibilities of the HJP Coordinator are to coordinate and facilitate the comprehensive Housing Justice Project, including coordination of legal services for low-income tenants who are needing anything from repairs or are facing habitability issues, have received notices from their landlords and/or are facing eviction/unlawful detainers.
The position is grant funded and is responsible for meeting the grant requirements as outlined by Chelan County and the Office of Civil Legal Aid.
This includes facilitating the programs, coordinating volunteer training, facilitating tenant advisory board, outreach, and participating in community meetings related to homeless prevention and housing stability.
The position is supervised by the Executive Director.
Housing Justice Project:
HJP provides low-income tenants at risk for eviction (because of landlord/tenant/housing disputes) access to relevant services and information to resolve their disputes, referrals for mediation intervention, and legal advice and representation when applicable, for the purpose of preserving housing and preventing homelessness.
Primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
Scheduling, coordinating, and administering weekly housing legal clinics in Chelan and Douglas counties.
Coordinating with tenants, attorneys, service providers, and the courts.
Conducting intakes, screening for eligibility and creating client files.
Consistent data entry to track tenant outcomes and services provided.
Completing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required by grant funders in a timely manner.
Actively participate in meetings with grant funders and community partners as requested and/or required.
Coordinating referrals for legal and other community services for tenants as requested.
Assisting in case managing high barrier clients.
Ensuring that confidential client/tenant files and records are appropriately maintained.
Coordinate training for housing volunteers and contract attorneys as needed and requested.
Maintaining social media presence by posting/sharing housing resources and content weekly.
Fostering teamwork and a supportive work culture by assisting with miscellaneous duties as necessary and as directed, including office coverage when team members need help, lending support for special events, participating in community outreach events and other duties that support the mission and goals.
Qualifications of successful candidate:
Be an effective communicator (verbally and in writing) in both English and Spanish.
Be a motivated self-manager, able to manage time and prioritize tasks.
Be able to confidently, compassionately, and professionally work with community members coming from poverty, social service providers, legal professionals, and the courts.
Be flexible and willing to evolve with the position as community and program needs evolve.
Be able to maintain client privacy and confidentiality.
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Be highly proficient in the use of computers and office equipment.
Have a minimum of 1-year full time experience facilitating access to social services to low-income clients in Chelan and/or Douglas counties.
Have reliable transportation and willingness to work a schedule that considers the organizations and client's needs.
Have familiarity with (or the ability to acquire knowledge of) laws, legal procedures, and the legal community.
Embrace and uphold the mission, vision, and commitments of the organization as outlined above.
Have personal and/or professional experience that demonstrates a commitment to racial equity, an understanding of systemic racism and oppression, and strategies for improving outcomes for people who may experience discrimination (i.
e.
, BIPOC, LGBTQAI+, individuals with physical and mental disabilities, elders, women, non-English speakers, undocumented individuals, people living in poverty, etc.
) Additional useful
Experience:
Experience with marketing, including creating flyers, social media posts and creating press releases.
Experience conducting outreach alone or with a team, including networking, building new relationships, learning about community events and assessing community needs and barriers.
Experience fundraising and/or grant writing to acquire additional funds to expand programming and resources for tenants.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND WORK HOURS Work Hours:
Base hours 40hrs/week Location:
Wenatchee, option for some remote work within the week.
Wage DOE:
$19-$22/hour
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401(k) with match, generous PTO.
Closing Date:
Friday, October 15th or until filled.
Start Date:
ASAP Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in, and personal and professional qualifications for this position, along with your resume outlining your professional, volunteer, educational experience, to Eloise Barshes, Executive Director, at email protected .
CDCVAS complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
CDCVAS promotes mutual respect, acceptance, teamwork, and productivity in the workplace.
People of color, immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, those with disabilities, mature workers, and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
We look forward to hearing from you! Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.
00 - $22.
00 per hour Expected hours:
No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance COVID-19 considerations:
We are following social distancing protocols and limiting contact with the public.
Office space is sanitized and masks are worn to reduce contaminates into the air.
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Wenatchee, WA 98801.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Vision We envision a thriving community where every person has fair and equitable access to justice.
Commitment Our vision and mission are grounded in our belief that every person deserves justice.
We are committed to continually reflecting on and adapting our services to equitably serve our constituents in an inclusive manner.
United for Equity and Justice Though our organization was founded on the principle of access to justice for all, we recognize that the promise of justice for all cannot be fully realized until WE acknowledge and unpack the history of systemic oppression and racism that created the need for access to justice.
Systemic oppression and racism are pervasive in the lives of the clients we serve.
Poverty, the qualifier for our services, is often the by-product of the oppression our clients experience.
This systemic oppression and racism show up in many ways, including the treatment of people of color in the courts, lack of access to health care, denial of educational opportunities, the impact of legal financial obligations, unfair labor and employment practices, and consumer and housing discrimination.
Again and again, race and systemic oppression are the determining factors in the disproportionate negative outcomes faced by people in poverty.
Though we are proud to be a part of an organization that is clearing a pathway to justice for the most impoverished, vulnerable, and oppressed in our community, we understand there is more to do.
To fully embrace our vision of Equity and Justice, we continue to take action to address the obstacles in the path.
For us, this includes individually and collectively educating ourselves about racial inequality, discrimination, and white privilege; examining our implicit biases; making changes to our policies, procedures, language and action to foster equity, inclusion and belonging.
HJP Coordinator Position Position
Summary:
The key responsibilities of the HJP Coordinator are to coordinate and facilitate the comprehensive Housing Justice Project, including coordination of legal services for low-income tenants who are needing anything from repairs or are facing habitability issues, have received notices from their landlords and/or are facing eviction/unlawful detainers.
The position is grant funded and is responsible for meeting the grant requirements as outlined by Chelan County and the Office of Civil Legal Aid.
This includes facilitating the programs, coordinating volunteer training, facilitating tenant advisory board, outreach, and participating in community meetings related to homeless prevention and housing stability.
The position is supervised by the Executive Director.
Housing Justice Project:
HJP provides low-income tenants at risk for eviction (because of landlord/tenant/housing disputes) access to relevant services and information to resolve their disputes, referrals for mediation intervention, and legal advice and representation when applicable, for the purpose of preserving housing and preventing homelessness.
Primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
Scheduling, coordinating, and administering weekly housing legal clinics in Chelan and Douglas counties.
Coordinating with tenants, attorneys, service providers, and the courts.
Conducting intakes, screening for eligibility and creating client files.
Consistent data entry to track tenant outcomes and services provided.
Completing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required by grant funders in a timely manner.
Actively participate in meetings with grant funders and community partners as requested and/or required.
Coordinating referrals for legal and other community services for tenants as requested.
Assisting in case managing high barrier clients.
Ensuring that confidential client/tenant files and records are appropriately maintained.
Coordinate training for housing volunteers and contract attorneys as needed and requested.
Maintaining social media presence by posting/sharing housing resources and content weekly.
Fostering teamwork and a supportive work culture by assisting with miscellaneous duties as necessary and as directed, including office coverage when team members need help, lending support for special events, participating in community outreach events and other duties that support the mission and goals.
Qualifications of successful candidate:
Be an effective communicator (verbally and in writing) in both English and Spanish.
Be a motivated self-manager, able to manage time and prioritize tasks.
Be able to confidently, compassionately, and professionally work with community members coming from poverty, social service providers, legal professionals, and the courts.
Be flexible and willing to evolve with the position as community and program needs evolve.
Be able to maintain client privacy and confidentiality.
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Be highly proficient in the use of computers and office equipment.
Have a minimum of 1-year full time experience facilitating access to social services to low-income clients in Chelan and/or Douglas counties.
Have reliable transportation and willingness to work a schedule that considers the organizations and client's needs.
Have familiarity with (or the ability to acquire knowledge of) laws, legal procedures, and the legal community.
Embrace and uphold the mission, vision, and commitments of the organization as outlined above.
Have personal and/or professional experience that demonstrates a commitment to racial equity, an understanding of systemic racism and oppression, and strategies for improving outcomes for people who may experience discrimination (i.
e.
, BIPOC, LGBTQAI+, individuals with physical and mental disabilities, elders, women, non-English speakers, undocumented individuals, people living in poverty, etc.
) Additional useful
Experience:
Experience with marketing, including creating flyers, social media posts and creating press releases.
Experience conducting outreach alone or with a team, including networking, building new relationships, learning about community events and assessing community needs and barriers.
Experience fundraising and/or grant writing to acquire additional funds to expand programming and resources for tenants.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND WORK HOURS Work Hours:
Base hours 40hrs/week Location:
Wenatchee, option for some remote work within the week.
Wage DOE:
$19-$22/hour
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401(k) with match, generous PTO.
Closing Date:
Friday, October 15th or until filled.
Start Date:
ASAP Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in, and personal and professional qualifications for this position, along with your resume outlining your professional, volunteer, educational experience, to Eloise Barshes, Executive Director, at email protected .
CDCVAS complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
CDCVAS promotes mutual respect, acceptance, teamwork, and productivity in the workplace.
People of color, immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, those with disabilities, mature workers, and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
We look forward to hearing from you! Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.
00 - $22.
00 per hour Expected hours:
No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance COVID-19 considerations:
We are following social distancing protocols and limiting contact with the public.
Office space is sanitized and masks are worn to reduce contaminates into the air.
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Wenatchee, WA 98801.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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