Income Property Management is seeking to hire a part-time Peer Mentor for the affordable community of Beech Street Apartments in NE Portland, OR. The Peer Mentor will be responsible for being a presence at the property to report any incidents, support residents, and walk the property to ensure common areas are presentable. The Peer Mentor will also be responsible for working with Resident Services at Beech Street.

The ideal Peer Mentor will have experience in recovery treatment, runs onsite AA/NA meetings and offers support and guidance to residents in crisis.

It is required to live onsite as the Peer Mentor. You will be provided a one-bedroom apartment. Water, sewage, garbage, and parking will be paid by the property.

Property: Beech Street Apartments (NE Portland)

Workdays: Flexible schedule, up to 10 hours a week. 1-2 hours a day.

Hourly Rate: $15.75/hr

Additional Compensation: $25.00 cell phone stipend amount

Responsibilities of the Peer Mentor

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  Be present on the property
• Must remain sober at all times and is subject to random drug/alcohol screening along with other occupants of their unit and guests
• Provide information regarding incidents to Property Manager
• Report any residents who may be violating the tenets of their lease or Drug and Alcohol-Free Addendum
• Requests from Property Manager regarding incidents should be responded to by the following business day.
• Maintain impartial, unbiased, and professional relationships (not friendly or familial) with residents, guests, vendors and staff
• Required to spend one hour of the scheduled five working days walking the property and cleaning grounds, can be up to seven hours if no other duties are required that week. This involves picking up garbage and debris from both inside and outside the building, cleaning up messes, garbage, and common area restrooms.

Benefits for the Peer Mentor

• Give you the tools to stay on track for the future – The opportunity to enroll in the 401(k) program with an employer match (Eligible first of the month after 90 days of employment).
• Assistance with work/life balance – Employee Assistance Program (Available to use on your first day!)
• Give you a break – Paid Sick Time

* A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required on all final candidates*

Requirements for the Peer Mentor

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  Strong organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to speak, write, read and comprehend English.
• Strong listening skills with the ability to understand and meet resident needs.
• Able to deal effectively with a diverse population in a constructive and productive manner.
• Able to deal effectively with emergency situations.
• Able to carry out instructions, observe rules and respect confidences.
• Able to identify needs and generate own work with minimal direction and guidance.

About Company

Income Property Management has been a leader in the property management field in Oregon and Washington for over 45 years. A large part of our success is due to the important contributions made by our on-site staff. We strive to recognize their dedication and reward excellence. Two key indicators of this methodology are the number of long-term site staff we employ and the large number of internal promotions we celebrate.

EEO Statement

Income Property Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This employer participates in E-Verify. For more information: E-Verify Participation / Right to Work

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