Housing Placement & Outreach Specialist - HS020
NARA Northwest
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- Pay
- $26 to $30
- an hour
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 15
- 13 days ago
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About the company
NARA Northwest
Hospital & health care · 201 to 500 employees
At NARA NW, we provide essential services and support to Native American and Alaska Native people, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. As an organization rooted in cultural heritage and community values, we offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a direct positive impact in the lives of others. We have over 400 employees in a wide range of programs and services, including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and cultural enrichment programs, there are endless opportunities to grow and thrive in your career while making a difference in the lives of others.
What you'll do
- Engage with individuals by eliminating social, cultural, linguistic and educational barriers to develop a culturally competent and creative action plan for housing stability.
- Provide supportive services in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed and nonjudgmental manner. Demonstrate a person-centered approach in working with clients by respecting their self-determination and autonomy and exploring their ambivalence by utilizing Motivational Interviewing principles.
- Perform brief screening and assessment as appropriate. Complete supportive housing assessments (MSST) and help match individuals into community-based, subsidized, treatment focused, shared or other types of housing.
- Coordinate with community housing providers, health and behavioral healthcare providers.
- Coordinate with WorkSource Oregon, Supported Employment programs, and other workforce partners to connect participants with employment, education, vocational training, and career development opportunities that promote increased income, self-sufficiency, and long-term housing stability.
- Utilize Short-Term Rental Assistance and Rapid Re-Housing models to help participants secure and maintain housing while promoting long term self-sufficiency and life stability.
- Participate in a coordinated outreach program with other agencies providing street and shelter outreach. Regular attendance as a NARA NW representative at collaboration meetings may be required.
- Provide culturally appropriate clinical consultation and advocacy to enhance care of Native American and Alaska Native individuals and families in the community and in hospitals, jails, schools and public agencies.
- Actively participate as a member of a care team by providing input and developing creative strategies to address housing, health and psychosocial issues. Consult with clinical supervisor and/or housing leadership team in complex cases exceeding area of expertise.
- Facilitate communication and positive relationships between households and other service providers and housing providers
- Respond to requests for outreach to individuals in the community, which may include homeless service sites, homeless encampments, hospitals, jail, detox centers, shelters, and the streets
What you need
- QMHA (Qualified Mental Health Associate), PSS (Peer Support Specialist), CRM (Certified Recovery Mentor) and/or CADC-1 (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I) credentialing required within six months of hire.
- Requires a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Professional experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or experiencing severe and persistent mental illness.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in presenting ideas, transmitting information, or conveying concepts to individuals or groups of people of varying educational, cultural and experiential levels.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
- Knowledge of housing resources and understanding of recovery-based, holistic approaches to addressing needs.
- Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clients and other program staff, and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
- Access to reliable transportation, current driver’s license with a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
- Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks.
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
- 15 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
- 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
- 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
- $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Spending Account
- 401(k) with 4% Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC
- To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
- Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that’s all!
- Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.
Key skills
Motivational Interviewingtrauma-informedculturally responsiveperson-centered approachCoordinated Access assessmentshousing navigationsupportive housing assessments
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Title: Housing Placement and Outreach Specialist
Location: Totem Lodge (1438 SE Division Portland, OR 97202)
Schedule: In-person, Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Wage Range: $26.25 -$30.45, Hourly. Non-exempt
If you are a motivated and dedicated Housing Placement and Outreach Specialist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!
At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.
Company Mission:
The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.
About the Company:
At NARA NW, we provide essential services and support to Native American and Alaska Native people, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. As an organization rooted in cultural heritage and community values, we offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a direct positive impact in the lives of others.
We have over 400 employees in a wide range of programs and services, including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and cultural enrichment programs, there are endless opportunities to grow and thrive in your career while making a difference in the lives of others.
Position Overview:
The Housing Placement & Outreach Specialist provides culturally responsive outreach to Native American individuals and other vulnerable community members experiencing homelessness in shelters, encampments, and unsheltered locations throughout Multnomah County. Working independently and with community partners, the specialist conducts outreach, completes Coordinated Access assessments, facilitates referrals, and helps participants obtain the documentation needed to access housing. The position connects participants to housing, shelter, healthcare, behavioral health, food, clothing, and other supportive services. The position helps participants with “document readiness” (i.e Obtain DMV ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, etc.). Also, this position helps provide housing navigation, including housing search assistance, application support, lease-up coordination, move-in assistance, and short-term housing stabilization services (i.e Rapid Rehousing model).
What you will do:
Engage with individuals by eliminating social, cultural, linguistic and educational barriers to develop a culturally competent and creative action plan for housing stability.
Provide supportive services in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed and nonjudgmental manner. Demonstrate a person-centered approach in working with clients by respecting their self-determination and autonomy and exploring their ambivalence by utilizing Motivational Interviewing principles.
Perform brief screening and assessment as appropriate. Complete supportive housing assessments (MSST) and help match individuals into community-based, subsidized, treatment focused, shared or other types of housing.
Coordinate with community housing providers, health and behavioral healthcare providers.
Coordinate with WorkSource Oregon, Supported Employment programs, and other workforce partners to connect participants with employment, education, vocational training, and career development opportunities that promote increased income, self-sufficiency, and long-term housing stability.
Utilize Short-Term Rental Assistance and Rapid Re-Housing models to help participants secure and maintain housing while promoting long term self-sufficiency and life stability.
Participate in a coordinated outreach program with other agencies providing street and shelter outreach. Regular attendance as a NARA NW representative at collaboration meetings may be required.
Provide culturally appropriate clinical consultation and advocacy to enhance care of Native American and Alaska Native individuals and families in the community and in hospitals, jails, schools and public agencies.
Actively participate as a member of a care team by providing input and developing creative strategies to address housing, health and psychosocial issues. Consult with clinical supervisor and/or housing leadership team in complex cases exceeding area of expertise.
Facilitate communication and positive relationships between households and other service providers and housing providers
Respond to requests for outreach to individuals in the community, which may include homeless service sites, homeless encampments, hospitals, jail, detox centers, shelters, and the streets