Rent Assistance Specialist (Limited Duration)

Home Forward • Multnomah County, OR

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Home Forward is seeking a limited-duration Rent Assistance Specialist to support our Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) team. The Rent Assistance Specialist is responsible for assisting individuals and families in need of housing support by evaluating eligibility, providing information and guidance, and facilitating the application process for rent assistance programs. This role aims to help participants secure affordable and stable housing. This position is funded through and scheduled to conclude on September 30, 2027.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible social work or social services experience with an emphasis on direct client work with individuals/families, case coordination, and program development.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, social services, or a related field preferred.
• A related degree may substitute for partial work experience requirement.
• Home Forward recognizes that knowledge, skills, and experience may be gained through lived experience as well as education, professional experience, volunteering, or other means.

Responsibilities

• Assisting individuals and families in need of housing support by evaluating eligibility, providing information and guidance, and facilitating the application process for rent assistance programs.

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, vision, prescription, and mental health benefits
• Employer-Sponsored Time (2.5 hours paid time per week for work-life balance)
• PSLF Covered Employer
• Retirement & Long-Term Savings (12% PERS/OPSRP pension contribution, $750 annual match to deferred compensation/457b)
• 16 Paid Holidays (including 4-days of organizational rest)
• Home Office & Internet Stipends ($250 for new employees, $150 annually thereafter for home office; internet expense contribution)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level