Housing Stability Navigator

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

Job summary

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) seeks a Housing Specialist in Washington County to provide housing placement and stabilization services for individuals experiencing homelessness. The role supports obtaining housing, overcoming barriers, arranging move‑in funding, and coordinating RLRA‑assisted rent.

Work is in‑person at Totem Lodge and Washington County. Collaborating with NARA teams and partners, you’ll screen, develop client‑led service plans, and

Responsibilities

• Outreach and engage individuals and families referred to the program. Complete screening and intake processes.
• 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 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.

Job description

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) seeks a Housing Specialist in Washington County to provide housing placement and stabilization services for individuals experiencing homelessness. The role supports obtaining housing, overcoming barriers, arranging move‑in funding, and coordinating RLRA‑assisted rent.

Work is in‑person at Totem Lodge and Washington County. Collaborating with NARA teams and partners, you’ll screen, develop client‑led service plans, and