Housing Stability Specialist - Powellhurst

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 (NARA NW) is seeking a Housing Specialist for Powellhurst to deliver culturally relevant housing support services to individuals and families who have experienced homelessness. Services emphasize stability, health improvement, and recovery through home- and community-based care.

The role requires collaboration with Multnomah County systems, external providers, and property managers to secure housing and prevent eviction while following

Qualifications

• Experience providing housing stability services to individuals or families experiencing homelessness.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and Housing First philosophies.

Responsibilities

• Develop a client-centered individualized housing stability plan with program participants.
• Assist participants through the housing process including applying to apartments and addressing barriers to approval.
• Coordinate with providers, support systems, and property managers to support housing stability.
• Document housing-related service plans and required paperwork.

Skills

Case management

Motivational Interviewing

Housing First

Job description

NATIVE AMERICAN REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHWEST (NARA NW) is seeking a Housing Specialist for Powellhurst to deliver culturally relevant housing support services to individuals and families who have experienced homelessness. Services emphasize stability, health improvement, and recovery through home- and community-based care.

The role requires collaboration with Multnomah County systems, external providers, and property managers to secure housing and prevent eviction while following