Clackamas Housing Specialist II

Clackamas Housing Specialist II
Impact NW | Clackamas County, OR
Salary Range: $25.71 - $27.00 Hourly (includes language differential) | Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Impact NW is a nonprofit with a mission to prevent homelessness, because we believe in the fundamental right to a beautiful life, stability, and peace. We seek people who put people first, see the beauty in people, promote peace, and find a way. If this resonates with you, we'd love to have your purpose and passion on our team.

Job Summary
The Housing Specialist II provides intensive, community-based social work services including coordination, advocacy, support, and encouragement using a Housing First framework. This position serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness and/or housing instability and supports participants in achieving and maintaining long-term housing stability, functioning as an independent case manager responsible for screening, intake, assessment, housing navigation, landlord engagement, and ongoing supportive services. The primary working location is Oregon City View Manor in Oregon City, Oregon, and other designated Clackamas County Resident Services Sites; geographic boundaries may include Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Conduct screening, intake, and referral of internal and external requests for service.
• Provide progressive, person-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based case management using the principles of Housing First and Assertive Engagement.
• Assist participants with housing search, landlord communication, and lease-up, and provide direct landlord advocacy to support placement and retention.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary service providers (healthcare, mental health, addictions, employment, and social services) to ensure comprehensive support.
• Provide education regarding public benefits (WIC, Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, veteran-specific benefits, SSD, SSI, Medicare, etc.).
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources and ensure timely, accurate documentation in HMIS and agency/funder data systems.
• Maintain weekly client contact with tracking and documentation of services rendered; mandatory monthly in-person meetings with clients.
• Possess a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and provide own dependable transportation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in human services, housing navigation, or case management, preferably with individuals and families experiencing poverty and homelessness.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field preferred; equivalent professional or lived experience may be substituted.
• Experience working with individuals facing mental health conditions, substance use disorders, disabilities, or other long-term barriers to stability.
• Bilingual Spanish, Russian or Ukrainian, preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a strength-based, client-centered, Housing First service delivery model.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Experience with HMIS and agency/funder data systems preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Personal transportation and a valid driver's license with acceptable driving history.
• 6 months of onsite work required to learn program operations and build relationships with participants; hybrid work arrangement available after that.

Benefits Summary
Impact NW offers generous PTO plus Self-Care Leave, employer-paid health insurance with an HRA, fully paid Long-Term Disability Insurance, an EAP, and a 401(k) with employer match, within a positive, mission-driven culture.

Impact NW is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.