Level: Entry
Job Location: Davis St Office - Portland, OR
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $48547.00 Salary
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is the oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in Oregon and Southwest Washington that provides the LGBTQ+ community and beyond with compassionate healthcare. CAP’s mission is to promote well-being and advance equity by providing inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ+ people, people affected by HIV, and all those seeking compassionate care. Prism Health, Our House, Tod’s Corner and Esthers Pantry are all apart of CAP. To learn more about us please visit CAP, Prism Health and Our House.
Cascade AIDS Project is excited to announce that we are hiring skilled and team-oriented Aging Well Program Assistant. The Aging Well Program Assistant will support the Manager of Aging Well Programming, program staff, volunteers at Cascade AIDS Project (CAP), and community partners in delivering initiatives that enhance the wellbeing of older adults living with or affected by HIV. The role focuses on reducing stigma, combating isolation, and fostering social connection among participants, their families, and professionals in the field.
This is a Full-Time role working at our Davis St. location in the Old Town area of Portland OR. The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. We offer a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office, 2 days work from home. This schedule is dependent on client needs and may require you to be in office more.
Starting pay is $23.34 an hour which is equivalent to just over $48,547 a year. The Aging Well Program Assistant’s pay increases with tenure and the top of the pay scale is $27.19. This is a union represented position, so the compensation, benefits and conditions of work are collectively bargained and none negotiable.
Who You Are
- Knowledge of the lived experience of living with HIV. Academic knowledge alone is not sufficient for this role.
- Understanding of the unique experiences and challenges faced by aging adults
- Background in a related social services field, or equivalent hands-on experience providing administrative support to programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in providing empathetic support to individuals who may require additional patience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and confidence navigating the internet.
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
What You’ll Do
- Provide strength-based, compassionate support to individuals living with HIV and long-term survivors
- Offering thoughtful and confidential interactions with aging participants, using active listening and a patient, empathetic approach
- Delivering high-quality administrative support for program operations, including event planning, coordination, and participant follow-up
- Assisting in the collection and entry of program-related data, as directed by the Manager of Aging Well Programming
- Supporting collaboration with healthcare providers, policymakers, social service agencies, and advocacy groups
- Representing the program in community, departmental, and organizational meetings assigned
- Assisting the Manager of Aging Well Programming with required reports and documentation
- Performing additional duties that support the effective delivery of programming and services.
At Cascade AIDS Project, we believe in unlocking potential. If you believe you may have the skills to do a job, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. Cascade AIDS Project is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We comply with all relevant anti-discrimination laws.
Employee Benefits
- Vacation & Health Leave
- Retirement
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Life Insurance, Disability, & Family Leave
For more details about our benefits please visit our careers page capnw.org/careers
CAP cares about the safety of our team members and clients. All new employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status to HR at the time of hire (unless a documented medical or religious exemption is requested and approved).