Shelter Outreach Specialist - HS018
Shelter Outreach Specialist - HS018
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Title:Shelter Outreach Specialist - HS018
Location: TateTopo
Schedule:Mon-Fri 9-5p
Wage Range:$25.00-$29.00 non-exempt hourly
If you are a motivated and dedicated Inreach Specialistlooking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact we want to hear from you!
At NARA Northwest youll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether youre passionate about healthcare behavioral health education or social services theres a place for you to make a meaningful difference.
Company Mission:
The mission of NARA NW is to provide education physical mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to 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 programsincluding 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 Street/Shelter Outreach Specialist provides culturally specific outreach services to homeless individuals and families staying in shelters city-sanctioned encampments and outside in tents sidewalks non-operable RVs 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 and families experiencing houselessness and connecting households to Coordinated Access systems through assessments and referrals. The Outreach Specialist will also work with individuals to become document ready and ensure they have necessary paperwork and documents to obtain housing. The Outreach Specialist will help households identify potential housing resources and connect households with additional resources including shelter food and clothing banks hygiene centers medical care behavioral health care etc. Certain positions will provide additional housing navigation services and assist households through the process of applying for housing lease signing move-in and short-term stabilization services.
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 nonjudgmental manner. Demonstrate a person-centered approach in working with clients by respecting their self-determination and autonomy and exploring their ambivalence by utilizing Motivational Interviewing principles.
Perform brief screening and assessment as appropriate. Complete supportive housing assessments (VI-SPDAT) and help 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 a coordinated outreach program with other agencies providing street and shelter outreach. Regular attendance as a NARA NW representative at collaboration meetings may be required.
Provide culturally appropriate clinical consultation and advocacy to enhance care of Native American and Alaska Native individuals and families in the community and in hospitals jails schools and public agencies.
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 clinical supervisor in complex cases exceeding area of expertise.
Facilitate communication and positive relationships between households and other service providers and housing providers.
Participate in agency and care team meetings to coordinate outreach activities as needed.
Respond to requests for outreach to individuals in the community which may include homeless service sites homeless encampments hospitals jail detox centers and the streets.
Collaborate with auxiliary providers in developing care plans and goals based on identified needs.
Ensure that households get timely access to appropriate services by promoting and modeling advocacy skills.
Help coordinate client transportation and accompaniment as needed. At times may need to transport individuals in your own vehicle.
Qualifications
We would like to hear from people that have:
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma required.
QMHA (Qualified Mental Health Associate) PSS (Peer Support Specialist) CRM (Certified Recovery Mentor) and/or CADC-1 (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I) credentialing required within six months of hire.
Professional experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or experiencing severe and persistent mental illness.
Demonstrated effectiveness in presenting ideas transmitting information or conveying concepts to individuals or groups of people of varying educational cultural and experiential levels.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients the community and other staff members.
Knowledge of housing resources and understanding of recovery-based holistic approaches to addressing needs.
Knowledge and skill in working in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
Ability to engage and interact positively with individuals and families to promote strengths and improve health and well-being.
Excellent communication skills and initiative to effectively coordinate care.
Ability to work collaboratively with clients and other program staff and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
Written and organizational skills to complete all required documentation.
If in recovery must have a minimum of two years sobriety/clean time.
Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
Ability to pass DHS criminal background and DMV checks.
Must be able to pass a CRIMS finger printing and background check.
Must have a valid drivers license and personal vehicle and insurance.
Whats in it for you
14 Paid Holidays:New Years Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Battle of Little Big Horn Independence Day Labor Day Native American Day Indigenous Peoples Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving day after Thanksgiving and December 25th!
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 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
- 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
- 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
- $50000 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)
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit FQHC
How to apply:
- To Quick Apply go toCareers NARA NW ()
- Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional) thats all!
- Feel free to contactif 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 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 NWs 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 positions activities and requirements the agency reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
