Housing Specialist - Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest : Job Details

Title: Housing Specialist

Location: 1717 SW Madison St, Portland, OR 97205

Wage Range: $25 - $30 Hourly, non-exempt

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

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 be part of something meaningful.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, you'll find a supportive and inclusive work environment where every member of our team 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 positive impact.

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.

If you are a motivated and dedicated Housing Specalist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

14 Paid Holidays: New Years, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, 4th of July, Labor Day, United Indigenous Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Employee's Birthday!

Benefits: 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 Federal Holidays (Listed Above)

* 13 Days of Sick Time

* 13 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)

* Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars)

* Company Phone

* Company Laptop

* Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

Position Overview:

Responsible for providing telephone and in-person screening with families and individuals who are seeking assistance through the Native American Rehabilitation Association's (NARA) Multnomah County resources. Provide regular case management for participants.

Responsibilities:

* Verify eligibility and assist eligible clients in gaining access to rent assistance through an in-depth assessment for service.

* Provide case management to clients at risk of becoming homeless and to help stabilize their housing situation. The goals are income self sufficiency, housing stability and academic success of children.

* Promote family budgeting and self-sufficiency with all clients in case plans and in one-on-one meetings.

* Follow Assertive Engagement model of providing services, including but is not limited to, developing self sufficiency plan for each client, addressing, and assisting client to recognize their strengths, needs, deficits, and goals to access needed resources, and monthly in person contact as well as weekly check-ins with the participants in accordance with requirements of funding sources.

* Maintain current case notes and goal plan for each household and make regular entries regarding the status of their situation and their activities to achieve goals, in accordance with requirements of funding sources.

* Maintain accurate, complete, up-to-date documentation of service activities using NARA procedures, forms, and data reporting systems. Submit paperwork in a timely manner and maintain regular communication with supervisor.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in social service/social sciences field with at least six (6) months experience providing housing assistance services or related services; or any combination of education and work experience in social services to total four (4) years.

* Possess valid driver's license, good driving record, own transportation, current auto insurance, mileage will be reimbursed.

* Successful experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required.

* Position will require flexibility in working schedule, may include weekends.

How to apply:

* Go to Careers - NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)

* Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume and cover letter!

* Feel free to contact [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.

Consistent with NARA NW's sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form and NARA NW Modeling Sobriety Policy Form as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.