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HILLCREST VILLAGE VETERANS NAVIGATOR

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This position offers the unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the program participants at Hillcrest Village. Hillcrest Village is a community of 36 apartments for veterans with low incomes. The Veterans Navigator position offers support to create a trauma-informed environment where participants can overcome barriers to obtaining housing and self-sufficiency. The Veterans Navigator provides participants with activities geared toward fostering independence and resiliency and compassionate and personalized referrals and empathetic responses to individuals seeking assistance in improving their lives obtaining and maintaining their housing.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Finalize client eligibility and aids in gathering documentation as required for intake, enrollment, and financial assistance.

· Provide direct service to participants in case management and overcoming barriers to accessing permanent housing.

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

· Collaborate with the program participant and Veteran team to develop individualized action plans. Identifies participant needs, barriers, and strengths in the creation of these household action plans.

· Review the service plan and goals with the participant and coordinate them to appropriate services.

· Provides support and assistance to participants to develop skills in Activities of Daily Living (ADL); housekeeping and maintenance of home, budgeting, meal planning, shopping, appointment scheduling and attendance, medication compliance and addressing barriers to success as a tenant.

· Monitors participant progress and maintain detailed and up-to-date case notes. Client files are to be complete and organized.

· Ensures Compliance with Coordinated Entry Best Practices for Supervised Programs.

· Maintains full compliance with all federal, state, and grant program and funding requirements, setting high standards for data quality and compliance performance, remaining in compliance with the regulations of all funding streams.

· Works cooperatively with other Mid Rogue Foundation programming to ensure quality and timely client service delivery.

· Complies with agency Quarterly and Annual reports.

· Embraces the mission and philosophy of Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, client- centered services, Coordinated Assessment, and Harm Reduction strategies.

· Understand and implement any necessary emergency procedures

· Become a certified OHP assister and perform those associated duties

· Recognize clients in crisis and direct individuals appropriately

· Data entry in web portals and tracking on spreadsheets

· Respond to operational concerns at Hillcrest Village, perform minor maintenance and appropriately request large item maintenance and repairs

· Create good working relationships with co-workers, external organizations, and participants.

· Coordinate presentations and other engagement opportunities for residents with community partners

· Manage the “library of things”

· Participate in orientation and training of employees as requested

· Other duties as assigned

This is not an extensive 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

· Courteously meet and work with clients and community members

· Multitask; make decisions independently in accordance with agency policy

· Be proficient in Microsoft Office

· Experience with HMIS and Unite US beneficial

· One (1) year of Peer-Support Specialist or direct Case Management experience or a combination of employment and volunteer experience in a recovery community, outreach program, or social service agency may be considered.

· Ability to work independently

· Associate’s degree and one year of experience or High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience

· Based on business necessity and the population we serve, if you have a substance use disorder (addiction) you must have at least two (2) years clean since your last use.

• Certification or training in mental health first aid, addiction recovery principles, effective communication, crisis de-escalation, crisis intervention, adverse childhood experiences, trauma informed care principles or other relevant training.

· Personal participation in programs intended to assist with homelessness, or recovery from addiction or managing mental health problems and knowledge of/or experience with the principles of coordinated assessment, accreditation as a peer support specialist, working with unsheltered veterans, as well as best practices in homeless service delivery is preferred.

· Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills.

· Effectively communicate both orally and in written form.

· Problem solving skills in acute situations or long-term problems affecting participants

• Must have served in the armed forces

 

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

· Valid Oregon driver's license and insured vehicle available for use on the job, or acceptable alternative.

· CPR/AED Certification within 30 days of hire

· Peer Support Specialist or Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counseling

 

POSITION DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Close quarters, often with a client population experiencing homelessness, substance use

disorders, and/or severe and persistent mental illness, and/or unpredictable behavior.

• Indoor work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.

• Occasional exposure to biohazards requiring use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

such as gloves, masks, eye protection, protective clothing and shoes or boots.

• Sit, reach, and move around the work environment.

• Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds.

 

All candidates must have reliable transportation. Job offers are contingent upon completion of a criminal history background check and drug screening.

 

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!

 

HRING 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 Veterans Navigator position at Hillcrest Village, please submit your resume, provide three professional references who can speak to your relevant talents and experience and a compelling cover letter outlining your qualifications and alignment with our mission to the info@midroguefoundation.org.

 

Application Questions

· Due to the nature of the population we serve, some in active addiction, if you have a substance use disorder you must have 2 years clean since your last use. You must be able to successfully pass a background and pre-hire drug test. Do you meet this requirement: YES / NO / NOT APPLICABLE

· Mid Rogue Foundation has a drug-free workplace policy, which includes marijuana and testing for THC. Will you pass a pre-employment drug screen?

Veterans Navigator – Hillcrest Village

Compensation

· $22.00 - $26.00 an hour, DOE

· Incentive Pay for Certified Peer Support Specialist, Community Health Worker or Alcohol and Drug Counseling and Fluent in Spanish

Job Type

· Full time

Hours

· Monday -Friday 40 hours; Weekend availability

Other Details

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

· Requires sufficient mobility and balance

· Several paid holidays

· Ability to earn paid time off

· Supplemental Benefits include Vision, Dental, Short-term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance Long-term Care with Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Legal Insurance, and Pet Wellness

Ability to commute/relocate:

· Grant Pass, OR

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

Work site/ Location

· In person

Open until Filled

1st Review of Applications – November 2, 2026