Housing Specialist - Tukwila Springs - HS066

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

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Coordinator works independently and collaboratively with multiple NARA NW teams and other agencies to provide housing placement and stabilization services to vulnerable Elders age 50+ who are homeless and whose health, behavioral health, and socioeconomic issues have prevented them from accessing and maintaining stable housing. Services are focused around supporting participants to obtain and stabilize housing, end their experience with homelessness, and improve their health and move forward in their recovery. Participants will be Elders who have been referred to Tukwila Springs through the Clackamas County Coordinated Housing Access system. All participants will receive rent assistance through the Regional Long-term Rent Assistance (RLRA) program.

Requirements

If not currently credentialed, must be able to obtain QMHA/CADC/CRM or PSS credential within 6 months of hire.
Professional experience working with Elders experiencing homelessness.
Knowledge of housing resources and programs.
Knowledge and understanding of recovery-based, holistic approaches to addressing behavioral health needs.
Knowledge and skill in working in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
Ability to engage and interact positively with individuals and families to promote strengths and improve health and well being
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.

Nice To Haves

Degree in social-service related field, QMHA, CADC, CRM, or PSS credential or equivalent highly desirable.
Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Outreach and engage individuals referred to the program who are currently without stable housing.
Complete screening and intake processes.
Assess the housing stabilization needs for each participating household and develop a participant-led housing service plan with each household.
Assist program participants through the housing process including completing all necessary application and lease-up paperwork, addressing possible barriers to housing approval, accessing funding for move in costs, and obtaining furnishings for their home.
Complete any additional needed paperwork with participant to assist with housing stability (i.e. recertification paperwork.)
Develop positive relationships with collaborative partners, external providers, and property managers.
Be responsive to property managers as concerns arise in order to support participants in successfully stabilizing in 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 participants and facilitate engagement in clinical services to address medical, dental and behavioral health needs.
Provide ongoing home and community-based services to participating households 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 them in setting goals and identifying realistic steps in order to achieve them.
Consistently use strong professional judgment while providing services to participants; including taking appropriate safety precautions while transporting participants and providing services to participants 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.
Provide outreach services as needed to maintain effective engagement in services.
Complete housing-related documentation as required, including maintaining participant files
Actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and consultations
Participate in quality assurance activities including chart reviews
Participate in providing educational opportunities that promote an understanding and acceptance of culturally relevant health services for the Native American and Alaskan Native community and for service providers.

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!
Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits.
Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
14 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