Multnomah Housing Specialist III

Job Listing ID:

4490714

Job Title:

Multnomah Housing Specialist III Application Deadline:

06/03/2026

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/12/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

At Impact NW, we are a nonprofit dedicated to preventing homelessness because we believe everyone deserves stability, peace, opportunity, and community support ' especially Indigenous, Black, Brown, Melanated, Immigrant, and Asian communities. We are seeking team members who: ' Put people first ' See the beauty in people ' Promote peace ' Find a way If our mission and values resonate with you, we'd love to have your passion and purpose on our team.

Benefits Include:

' Generous PTO and Self-Care Leave ' Employer-paid health insurance and HRA contributions ' Employer-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance ' Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ' 401(k) with employer match ' Inclusive, mission-driven workplace culture

Job Summary:

The Housing Specialist III provides advanced, community-based support services using a Housing First framework for individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness and complex housing instability. This role includes housing navigation, advocacy, case management, landlord engagement, mentorship of staff, compliance support, and coordination with service providers. The primary work location is Beacon at Glisan Landing in Multnomah County.

Key Responsibilities:

' Manage high-acuity caseloads and conduct screenings, intake, and referrals ' Provide trauma-informed, person-centered case management and housing support ' Support housing search, landlord negotiation, lease-up, and retention ' Coordinate with healthcare, mental health, employment, and social service providers ' Mentor Housing Specialist II staff and assist with onboarding and training ' Maintain compliance with program, agency, and funder requirements ' Support HMIS documentation, audits, and quality assurance activities ' Represent the program with community partners and landlords

Qualifications:

' Bilingual Spanish required ' 3+ years of housing navigation or homelessness services experience (2+ for internal hires) ' Experience working with high-barrier or chronically homeless populations ' HMIS experience required ' Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills ' Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required ' Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience accepted

Job Conditions:

' Fully on-site Monday'Friday ' Frequent travel throughout the Portland Metro area ' Occasional evening/weekend meetings ' Work may include supporting individuals in crisis or distress Conduct housing search assistance, landlord/property Language skill requirement or preference: This is a bilingual Spanish/English position with participants often speaking only Spanish.

Job Classification:

Social and Human Service Assistants Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Driver License Information

Required:

Non-Commercial Drivers License Compensation

Salary:

$26.98 to $28.33 per Hour

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Retirement, Travel Expenses Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 3 years

Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

18

Gender:

N/A

Employer Will Perform:

Background Check , DMV records check