Elder Housing Stabilization Specialist

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Specialist in the Elders RLRA Program at Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest (NARA) Northwest is based at River House in Portland, OR and works in-person, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. You will screen Elder households, assess stabilization needs, and develop client-led housing plans.

The role includes helping participants find housing, securing move-in funding, and arranging furnishings, while completing necessary paperwork and building partnerships

Qualifications

• Must have experience or ability to provide housing placement and stabilization services
• Ability to coordinate with multiple teams and external providers

Responsibilities

• Complete screening and intake processes with Elder households referred to the Elders' RLRA Program.
• Assess the housing stabilization needs for each participating household and develop a client-led housing service plan with each household.
• Assist program participants through the housing process including identifying an apartment/home, addressing possible barriers to housing approval, accessing funding for move in costs, and obtaining furnishings for their home.
• Complete program specific paperwork with participant to assist with housing stability.
• 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 and behavioral health needs.
• Provide home and community based engagement services to clients utilizing strengths-based case management while embracing the philosophy of Motivational Interviewing and Housing First. Utilize assertive engagement techniques to meet clients where they are willing to participate and coach clients 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.
• Meet regularly with clinical supervisor for supervision and seek supervision, as needed.

Job description

The Housing Specialist in the Elders RLRA Program at Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest (NARA) Northwest is based at River House in Portland, OR and works in-person, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. You will screen Elder households, assess stabilization needs, and develop client-led housing plans.

The role includes helping participants find housing, securing move-in funding, and arranging furnishings, while completing necessary paperwork and building partnerships