Housing Specialist - Supervisor - HS012

Housing Specialist
- Supervisor - HS012

River House
- Portland, OR 97214

Salary Range $73,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Category UDS-Management & Support Personnel-30a-15

Title:

Permanent Supportive Housing Clinical Supervisor

Location:

211 SE Caruthers Portland, OR 97214

Schedule:

This is a in person position, Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM. Wage Range: $73,000.00 - $90,000.00, Salary, Exempt

If you are a motivated and dedicated Permanent Supportive Housing Clinical Supervisor looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA NW, 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 400 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 Permanent Supportive Housing Clinical Supervisor oversees the implementation and day to day operations of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) services designed for Native American and Alaska Native adults and families experiencing homelessness, most of whom have a disabling condition and a history of chronic homelessness. This position provides clinical supervision and oversight for QMHP and QMHA staff providing housing placement and long-term housing retention services in the community.

The position is responsible for extensive collaboration with multiple NARA programs and partner agencies to ensure effective services and compliance with all grants and contracts. In addition, this position is responsible for ensuring all PSH services incorporate an Integrated Care approach that focuses on cultural, physical, and emotional well-being. Approaches utilized by NARA's PSH programs include Assertive Engagement and Housing First principles.

The PSH Clinical Supervisor works cooperatively with other program supervisors and managers to ensure consistent quality of services.

What you will do:

• Provide administrative and clinical supervision for staff providing housing placement and long-term housing retention services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, with a focus on providing culturally specific services for Native Americans.
• Accompany PSH staff in the field as needed to support staff and clients
• Ensure Housing First, Trauma-Informed Care, and Assertive Engagement principles are utilized in the delivery of services
• Facilitate hiring, orientation, and training of new staff
• Ensure compliance with grant and contract requirements, including reports and service documentation; conduct regular reviews of paper charts and electronic records; collaborate with the Housing Operations Supervisor to ensure timely and thorough data collection, and assist with regular reports as needed.
• Ensure appropriate service data is maintained within multiple database systems, including Centricity, RPMS and HMIS.
• Manage flexible client assistance funds; review fund requests for approvals to ensure appropriate use of funds, and track spending of program funds.
• Collaborate extensively with community partners, property managers and other NARA programs to ensure positive relationships and access to resources for NARA clients
• Work with the community to enlist support and feedback for the program
• Provide clinical consultation to PSH staff working with persons experiencing behavioral health crises; provide crisis assessment, management, and intervention as needed
• Keep detailed tracking sheet of program activities and caseloads.

We would like to hear from people that have:

• QMHP-C or Master's degree in health-related field and three years of paid experience in field of behavioral health care, highly preferred.
• QMHA- I is required.
• Two years in paid supervisory experience in the social services field is desirable
• Knowledge and experience in providing Permanent Supportive Housing; understanding of Coordinated Entry systems.
• Extensive knowledge of issues facing homeless adults, Veterans, and families and the impact of transitioning from homelessness to housing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and leadership abilities, including ability to make sound decisions.
• Ability to train, coach, and mentor in a field-based environment.
• Ability to maintain professional…