Housing Specialist, Homeless System for Adults

Job overview

The Housing Specialist role is hybrid in Portland, OR, with work at home, the Gateway office in East Portland, and shelter sites in East Multnomah County. Compensation is $23.19–$27.53 per hour. Our Just Future works with people and communities affected by poverty to advance housing and economic security and end homelessness. The specialist partners with participants experiencing homelessness to find, secure, and maintain stable housing. Through individualized planning, case management, advocacy, resource navigation, and collaboration with landlords and community partners, the role helps participants address barriers and work toward long-term housing stability and self-sufficiency.

What you'll do

• Assess housing needs, strengths, and barriers and develop individualized housing plans
• assist with housing searches, applications, inspections, voucher requirements, accommodations, and move-ins
• provide case management, resource navigation, crisis intervention, budgeting support, and stabilization services
• build relationships with landlords and community partners
• connect participants with housing, behavioral health, legal, and financial resources
• maintain accurate documentation and data
• coordinate services with internal teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

housing specialist

our just future

portland or

hybrid

homeless services

housing navigation

case management

housing stabilization

trauma-informed care

community partnerships

$23.19–$27.53/hour

monday–friday

occasional evenings and weekends

paid sabbatical

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums
• flexible spending accounts
• disability and basic life insurance
• 401(k) with 2% employer match after three months
• PTO, 13 paid holidays, floating birthday holiday, six-week sabbatical after seven years, and employee assistance program.

Why this role

Generally Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend availability required. Uses a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach; valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation are required.

About the employer

OUR JUST FUTURE is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Community Housing Services. Sector: 62.