Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community? At NARA NW, we are dedicated to providing essential services and support to Native American and Alaska Native people, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. As an organization rooted in cultural heritage and community values, we offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to be part of something meaningful.

At NARA NW, you'll find a supportive and inclusive work environment where every member of our team 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 positive impact. With a wide range of programs and services, including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and cultural enrichment programs, there are endless opportunities to grow and thrive in your career while making a difference in the lives of others.

If you are a motivated and dedicated Manager looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Join us at NARA NW and help us build a talented and diverse team dedicated to serving our community. Apply now to be part of our team!

Position Summary: The Screening, Referral and Data Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of internal requests for screening sent to the housing program; brief screening and referring households to appropriate resources; coordinating with local Coordinated Access systems to accept referrals for housing services; and providing administrative support including data entry and generating reports using the HMIS database.

What you will do:

• Maintain accurate and updated documentation of housing program services in HMIS database; ensure documentation is complete and run regular reports to check for data quality.
• Coordinate the collection of service data with housing program staff.
• Accept and coordinate referrals from service providers and homeless households in need of housing resources.
• Screen for eligibility and triage referred households (families and individuals), ensuring households are referred to appropriate resources.
• Address any immediate safety concerns experienced by referred households, in consultation with supervisor.
• Attend Coordinated Access for Adults meetings to provide/receive information on referrals as needed
• Demonstrate a person-centered approach in working with clients by respecting their self-determination and autonomy
• Consult with supervisor in complex cases
• Participate in agency and housing team meetings to coordinate activities as needed
• Strongly adhere to Trauma Informed Care and Assertive Engagement principles

• Experience with computers and database systems required; ability to create Excel spreadsheets and fillable PDF forms; experience with HMIS is a plus.
• Experience working with homeless adults and/or families and demonstrated understanding of multiple barriers frequently experienced by homeless households.
• Knowledge of local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness, including shelter, housing, food, clothing, behavioral health, and medical resources.
• Experience working with Native American communities strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience paying excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills: ability to keep track of multiple tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with team members, NARA staff and with individuals seeking services
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members, and to work collaboratively and always treat everyone with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrate compassion and a commitment to equity.
• Demonstrated ability to develop rapport and trust quickly and effectively with individuals
• Must be consistent in the implementation of screenings and be able to respond quickly to requests for assistance, while clearly communicating expectations and limitations.
• QMHA, Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) and/or Peer Support Specialist certification preferred
• NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. All employees must agree to model sobriety, both on and off the job, including no alcohol drinking, no illicit drug use, no marijuana use, and no prescription drug abuse behavior. If in recovery, must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that will be able to model sobriety.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
• Ability to pass DHS criminal background and DMV checks.

Benefits: Employees (regular, permanent) working 20 hours or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following date of hire.

• Affordable Medical and Dental Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 14 Federal Holidays ( Including your Birthday)
• 13 Days of Sick Time
• 13 Days of PTO
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)

Join us at NARA NW and become part of a team dedicated to serving our community with compassion, integrity, and respect. Visit our website at Naranorthwest.org to learn more about our organization and explore current career opportunities. Together, we can build a brighter future for our community! Apply today and be part of something bigger than yourself.