Initial Posting Date:
10/15/2025Application Deadline:
11/30/2025Agency:
Department of Human ServicesSalary Range:
$4,622 - $7,070Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Housing Navigator (Preadmission Screening Specialist)Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
To qualify for this position, you must be a current permanent or limited duration ODHS employee.
Opportunity awaits! We are a Housing Navigator (Preadmission Screening Specialist) to join our team. In this position, you will provide Housing Support Services to Medicaid service consumers in need of necessary supports to obtain and reside in an in-home setting. Supports are tailored to the goal of maintaining a consumer’s personal health and welfare. Apply today!
Summary of Duties
As a Housing Navigator, you will:
Evaluate service needs and develops individualized Housing Support Services assistance plan based on factors such as psychosocial, cultural, financial, and medical conditions.
Provide Housing Support Services for individuals either through consultation with the consumer’s Medicaid Case Manager or in working directly with the individual.
Provide counseling related to crises in individual's condition, and helps individuals and families make decisions regarding issues surrounding placement to maximize the functioning of the client's natural support system.
Screen for assistance through a referral from a Medicaid Case Manager and will follow up with family members, providers, physicians for additional information and confirmation, as needed.
Assess for the need of the service based on the following information and criteria: functioning capacity with behavior, coping abilities, injury disability, condition, and needs; and support systems available for service delivery.
Minimum Qualifications
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
Six months of experience providing services to persons who are elderly or disabled AND
Training and experience which shows knowledge of at least four (4) of the areas listed:
medical and psychosocial problems of the elderly and disabled.
normal and abnormal human development and behavior.
appropriate intervention methods for the elderly and disabled.
medical terminology and procedures.
implications of illness or injury upon clients and families.
State and Federal rules about long-term care, medical services, and clients' rights.
policies and procedures about agency programs.
available community resources.
crisis intervention, counseling, being an advocate, community relationships, and/or referral methods.
NOTE: RN or MSW desirable but not required.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
Experience communicating effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, especially when explaining program guidelines and responding to questions.
Experience providing active listening to people, interpreting their needs, and translating those into appropriate actions, solutions, or referrals.
Experience in working with older adults or individuals with physical disabilities with an understanding of their unique challenges, rights, and support requirements.
Experience building collaborative relationships with community partners.
Attention all candidates! Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.
Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
Working Conditions
Upon management approval, this position may have the option for hybrid work.
Your work will be Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm. There may be some irregular hours due to consumer needs.
Your work will take place in office settings, participant's homes, and other community sites.
Day travel will be regularly required within the service area.
This position will require the ability to work on tasks simultaneously, sometimes with short time frames and will require regular contact with a variety of people, including housing related partners; ODHS and other state employees; employees of local governments; partners and consumer advocates; long-term services and health care providers, and employees of other state governments and of the federal government.
You will interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.
You may encounter stressful situations that require quick decision-making to ensure safety of yourself and others.
Background Checks and Requirements
If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
Cost of Living Adjustments.
Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
Amazing benefits package.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Employment Preference
Veterans’ preference:
How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.
General Information
This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.
Contact Information
We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.
The recruiter for this position is Ryan Bennett.
Email: ryan.bennett@odhs.oregon.gov