Career Opportunities

Housing Navigator/Lead Housing Navigator

Housing Navigators are part of a multi-disciplinary team of outreach, intake, case management, and program staff who work together to address housing stability needs. This is a multi-faceted position helping people remain stably housed, engage in mobile navigation that requires an ability to pivot quickly from one type of service need to another while providing compassionate and personalized referrals and empathetic responses to individuals in crisis. This position offers the unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of countless individuals in our communities.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Perform duties with little supervision

· Travel to various locations in the community and assist individuals in maintaining their housing stability.

· Seeking services and completing paperwork requirements

· Address landlord conflicts and concerns regarding housing with participants who are tenants, encouraging good tenant practices and offering pathways ensuring stable housing and seek solutions to overcome barriers to stable housing.

· Respond to phone and in-person questions from the community and those seeking services

· Help individuals determine immediate needs and identify short- and long-term goals

· Co-create (with Executive Director, Navigators, community partners and other content experts) a Life Skills Series offered regularly. Topics include time management, spending plans, etc.

· Become a certified OHP assister, Justice Involved Assiter and perform those associated duties

· Develop knowledge of agency programs and services; direct clients and callers to appropriate resource

· Recognizes clients in crisis and directs individuals appropriately; de-escalate intense situations

· Data entry in web portals and tracking on spreadsheets

· Attend community events and represent Mid Rogue Foundation and its services

· Evan’s Place Navigation

· Evan’s Place operation responding to concerns at house and perform minor maintenance and appropriately request or scheduling large item maintenance and repairs

· Other duties as assigned

 

 

Lead Navigator – Additional duties

· Lead on the Rapid Rehousing program and Housing Navigation programs

· With Navigators, maintain spreadsheets for Tracking of Housing Navigation Services and Professional Development Activities.

· Coordinate HRSN Housing data collection and reporting.

· Participate in vetting and re-development of a Lived Experience Advisory Council Plan based on best practices such as https://leabsv.org/.

· Assist in researching training opportunities and resources for Housing Navigators and programs

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities

 

 

REQUIREMENTS:

· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

· Communicate in both oral and written forms and maintain confidentiality

· Former training or experience with HIPAA requirements is beneficial

· Strong organization skills and communication skills

· Manage time effectively

· Maintain good professional boundaries

· Remain calm and exhibit good judgment during escalated interactions with clients

· Courteously meet and work with clients and community members

· Multitask; make decisions independently in accordance with agency policy

· Possess a basic understanding of poverty, trauma, and addiction

· Be proficient in Microsoft Office

· Experience with HMIS and Unite US beneficial

· Associate’s degree and one year of experience or High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience at the Housing Navigator level

· Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience or 4 years of relevant experience for the Lead Housing Navigator.

· Possess a valid Oregon State driver’s license

· Successfully pass a Criminal Background check and drug screen.

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as an employee at a social service agency.

• Certification in peer support, community health worker or qualified mental health professional.

• Work well with participants, staff, and volunteers.

• Experience with advocacy work.

• Have problem solving skills in acute situations or long-term problems affecting participants.

 

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

This position may require long hours of sitting at a desk with continuous visual attention to a computer screen. It may also require lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, standing, walking, reaching, and bending with periods of exposure to the outdoor elements.

 

Join Mid Rogue Foundation and embark on a meaningful journey towards transforming lives and empowering communities. Together we can create a brighter, more inclusive future. Are you ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today and be a part of our dedicated team!

 

 

HIRING DETAILS:

We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience, several paid holidays and the ability to earn paid time off. Mid Rogue Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.

 

To Apply for the Housing Navigator or Lead Housing Navigator position, depending on experience and qualifications, at Mid Rogue Foundation, please submit the names of three references who can speak to your relevant talents, your resume and a compelling cover letter outlining your qualifications and alignment with our mission to the info@midroguefoundation.org .

 

Housing Navigator

Compensation

· $22.00 - $26.00 an hour, DOE

· Incentive Pay for Certified Peer Support Specialist, Community Health Worker, Qualified Mental Health Professional and Spanish Speakers

· Full-time, non-exempt

· Monday -Friday 40 hours; Weekend availability

Lead Housing Navigator

· $60,000 to $65,000 salary, DOE

· Incentive Pay for Certified Peer Support Specialist, Community Health Worker, Qualified Mental Health Professional, and Spanish Speakers

· Full-time, exempt

Other Details

· 40% office based: 60% field

· Employees are regularly required to travel between sites and may be required to drive.

· Requires sufficient mobility and balance

· Please be aware when working in this field there is a risk of verbal and physical threats.

· Nine paid holidays and up to two personal days

· Ability to earn paid time off

· Mileage reimbursement

Ability to commute/relocate:

· Grant Pass, OR

· Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work site/ Location

· In person

Application Deadline

· First review of applications March 31, 2026, then Open until filled