Outreach Specialist

Description

Title: Outreach Specialist

Location:  Tate Topo - 1310 SW 17^th Ave; Portland, OR 97201

Schedule: This is an In-person position, Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Wage Range: $25.00 - $28.00, Non-exempt

If you are a motivated and dedicated Outreach Specialist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At Nara Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s 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 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 Specialist provides culturally specific outreach services to homeless individuals and families staying in shelters, city-sanctioned encampments, and outside in tents, sidewalks, non-operable RV’s, etc. 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 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.

Qualifications

We would like to hear from people that have:

• 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.
• Either High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification required.

What’s 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 25^th!

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)
• $50,000 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)
• Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

How to apply:

1. To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
2. Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that’s all!
3. Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

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 job. In 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 NW’s 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.

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 position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.

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.

Salary : $25 - $28