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Outreach and Placement Specialist – HS Jobs in Portland, USA at SupportFinity™
Position: Outreach and Housing Placement Specialist – HS088
Outreach and Housing Placement Specialist – HS088
Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA)
Title: Outreach and Housing Placement Specialist – HS088
Location: Totem Lodge – 1438 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wage Range: $26.25 – $30.45 non‑exempt, hourly
If you are a motivated and dedicated Outreach and Housing Placement Specialist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!
Company Mission
The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that are culturally appropriate for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.
About the Company
At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives—NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.
Position Overview
The Outreach and Housing Placement Specialist provides culturally specific outreach services to homeless individuals staying outside and/or in places not meant for human habitation, including tents and RVs, in Multnomah County. The position works independently and collaboratively with the NARA NW homeless outreach team and with other outreach teams from partner agencies. Job duties focus on engaging Native American individuals experiencing houselessness, providing housing navigation and barrier mitigation support, and ensuring individuals become “document ready”.
The specialist helps households identify potential housing resources, creates housing stability plans utilizing rapid rehousing funds and/or the Coordinated Access system, and assists households through the process of applying for housing, lease signing, and move‑in. The specialist also connects households with additional resources including shelter, food and clothing banks, hygiene centers, medical care, and behavioral health care.
What You Will Do
- Engage with individuals and families by eliminating social, cultural, linguistic, and educational barriers to develop a culturally competent and creative action plan for housing stability.
- Provide supportive services in a culturally responsive, trauma‑informed, and non‑judgmental manner, demonstrating a person‑centered approach that respects clients’ self‑determination and autonomy and explores ambivalence using Motivational Interviewing principles.
- Perform brief screening and assessment as appropriate; complete supportive housing assessments (MSST) and match individuals into community‑based, subsidized, treatment‑focused, shared, or other types of housing.
- Coordinate with community housing providers, health, and behavioral healthcare providers.
- Participate in weekly coordinated outreach meetings with agencies providing outreach; regular attendance as a NARA NW representative at collaboration meetings is required.
- Actively participate as a member of a care team by providing input and developing creative strategies to address housing, health, and psychosocial issues; consult with a clinical supervisor in complex cases beyond the scope of expertise.
- Facilitate communication and positive relationships between households and other service providers and housing providers.
- Conduct street‑level outreach to engage Native American individuals and provide access to life‑saving resources such as hot and cold weather gear.
- Participate in agency and care team meetings to coordinate outreach activities as needed.
- Respond to outreach requests for individuals in the community, including homeless service sites, encampments, hospitals, jails, detox centers, and the streets.
- Collaborate with auxiliary providers to develop care plans and goals based on identified needs.
- Ensure that households receive timely access to appropriate services by promoting and modeling advocacy skills.
- Help coordinate client transportation and accompaniment as needed.
- Ensure adherence to all additional service delivery and reporting requirements outlined in the Multnomah County Outreach Scope of Work.
- Provide ongoing feedback to the county and community partners in collaborative work to ensure expectations align with the needs of the Native American community.
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Title: Outreach and Placement Specialist – HS
Company: SupportFinity™
Location: Portland, USA
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