Housing Specialist - Wy'East - HS097
NARA Northwest
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- Pay
- $26 to $35
- an hour
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 15
- 2 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
- Provide home and community based support services to program participants utilizing strengths-based case management while embracing the philosophy of Motivational Interviewing and Housing First. Utilize assertive engagement techniques to meet participants where they are willing to participate and coach participants in setting goals and identifying realistic steps to achieve them.
- Complete housing-related service plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and other documentation as required.
- Complete program specific initial and annual paperwork with participants, including verification of homelessness, verification of disability, and income verification.
- Develop positive relationships with collaborative partners, external providers, and Hazel Heights property managers.
- Be responsive to property managers as concerns arise in order to support participants in successfully maintaining their housing and preventing eviction. Follow up with property managers to determine outcome of any needed interventions.
- Work in close coordination with other providers/ support systems to address the needs of clients. Includes initiating clinical consults, assuring coordination of treatment planning and ongoing support services. This may also include facilitating referrals and engagement in behavioral health, medical and dental services, vocational resources, and income acquisition.
- Assist new referrals through the housing process including gathering necessary documentation, addressing possible barriers to housing approval, accessing funding for move-in costs, and obtaining furnishings for their home.
- Consistently use strong clinical and professional judgment while providing services to clients; including taking appropriate safety precautions while transporting clients and providing services to clients in the community/homes.
- Demonstrate responsibility for safety of participants and property. Must be familiar with fire and building regulations and evacuation procedures.
- Provide ongoing assessment of needs and risk of harm for each individual and respond appropriately.
What you need
- QMHA credential required. If not currently credentialed, must be able to obtain QMHA credential within 6 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.
- Experience creating service plans, progress notes, and other documentation.
- Knowledge of housing resources and programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of recovery-based, holistic approaches to addressing behavioral health needs.
- Ability to engage and interact positively with individuals and families to promote strengths and improve health and well-being.
- Excellent communication skills and initiative to effectively coordinate care.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clients, other NARA NW staff, and team members, 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
strengths-based case managementMotivational InterviewingHousing Firstassertive engagementclinical and professional judgment
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Title: Housing Specialist - Wy'East
Location: River House (211 SE Caruthers Portland, OR 97214) and Wy'East
Schedule: In-person, Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Wage Range: $26.09 -$35.70, Hourly. Non-exempt
If you are a motivated and dedicated Housing 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 Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Specialist works independently and collaboratively with multiple NARA Northwest teams and Wy’ East housing program in SE Portland to provide community and home-based housing support services to individuals 50 years and over with a history of homelessness and whose health, behavioral health, and socioeconomic issues have prevented them from accessing housing in the past. Services are focused around supporting the individual and/or couple to stabilize their housing, end their experience with homelessness, and improve their health and move forward in their recovery.
What you will do:
Provide home and community based support services to program participants utilizing strengths-based case management while embracing the philosophy of Motivational Interviewing and Housing First. Utilize assertive engagement techniques to meet participants where they are willing to participate and coach participants in setting goals and identifying realistic steps to achieve them.
Complete housing-related service plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and other documentation as required.
Complete program specific initial and annual paperwork with participants, including verification of homelessness, verification of disability, and income verification.
Develop positive relationships with collaborative partners, external providers, and Hazel Heights property managers.
Be responsive to property managers as concerns arise in order to support participants in successfully maintaining their housing and preventing eviction. Follow up with property managers to determine outcome of any needed interventions.
Work in close coordination with other providers/ support systems to address the needs of clients. Includes initiating clinical consults, assuring coordination of treatment planning and ongoing support services. This may also include facilitating referrals and engagement in behavioral health, medical and dental services, vocational resources, and income acquisition.
Assist new referrals through the housing process including gathering necessary documentation, addressing possible barriers to housing approval, accessing funding for move-in costs, and obtaining furnishings for their home.
Consistently use strong clinical and professional judgment while providing services to clients; including taking appropriate safety precautions while transporting clients and providing services to clients in the community/homes.
Demonstrate responsibility for safety of participants and property. Must be familiar with fire and building regulations and evacuation procedures.
Provide ongoing assessment of needs and risk of harm for each individual and respond appropriately.