Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) Coordinator - AD284

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Portland, OR

1d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) Coordinator addresses a range of social determinants of health, with a primary focus on housing instability and homelessness as critical drivers of health outcomes. This role supports individuals in accessing HRSN benefits through screening, coordination, and ongoing support. The Coordinator is responsible for managing closed-loop referrals, as well as completing invoicing and maintaining accurate documentation related to ongoing HRSN benefits and services. The role works collaboratively with the social services team, housing providers, and community-based organizations to promote housing stability, improve health outcomes, and reduce health disparities. This is a primarily administrative, office-based role focused on coordination, documentation, and referral management. The position does not involve direct, in-person outreach or face-to-face client services, though it supports staff and partners who provide those services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, public health, housing studies, or a related field; or equivalent 1 year professional experience.
High School Diploma / General Educational Development (GED) required.
Professional experience or knowledge in housing services, homelessness response systems, care coordination, or social services.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and active auto insurance
Ability to travel between multiple sites and locations in a day, if requested
Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests (including marijuana)
Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks

Nice To Haves

Professional experience within the Native American/Alaska Native community
Education or knowledge in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
Ability to persuade clients to take courses of action beneficial to their health and well-being.
Ability to convey information clearly, effectively and in grammatically accurate way.
Ability to problem solve, think creatively, and advocate for yourself and others.

Responsibilities

Identify individuals eligible for HRSN benefits and services.
Develop individualized housing support plans.
Coordinate referrals to housing providers, supportive programs, and community-based organizations using Unite Us and other closed loop referral software.
Provide housing navigation and tenancy support services.
Conduct ongoing follow-up to support housing stability and continuity of care.
Complete invoicing and documentation for housing-related HRSN services.
Serve as a liaison between care coordination teams, housing agencies, and community partners.
Educate participants on housing resources, program expectations, and participant responsibilities.
Maintain working knowledge of and provide referrals to community services and resources, including Aging and Disability Services, Housing Assistance, Transportation, Food/Shelter Services, and Public Health resources.
Provide culturally informed support to staff working directly with clients to ensure culturally responsive service delivery.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
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