job Landlord Engagement Specialist
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform duties with little supervision.
- Conduct comprehensive research, outreach, education, and public relations to cultivate a robust network of housing providers interested in renting to program participants.
- Foster strong ties with housing providers, acting as a liaison. Maintain and document regular communication to gauge program satisfaction and address inquiries promptly.
- Address, mediate, and document conflicts and concerns regarding housing conditions for landlords and participants, encouraging adherence to legal requirements, fair housing, and good tenant practices.
- Assist participants' care team in creation of housing portfolios and help to streamline the processing and submission of housing applications and facilitate pointed conversations with housing providers.
- Collaborate with program participants' multi-disciplinary team to best support housing stability.
- Travel to and conduct inspections of potential housing units where program participants will reside.
- Deliver comprehensive tenant education sessions, including the Rent Well curriculum.
- Maintain up-to-date activity reports and records of services provided in collaboration with care teams.
- Participate in staff meetings, attend training, adapt to organizational growth and implementation of new processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work in an inclusive, trauma-informed environment, fostering a supportive and empathetic atmosphere for all individuals involved, while maintaining a professional demeanor in difficult or adverse situations.
- Basic understanding of business and property management principles, and fair housing/landlord-tenant law.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on building positive interpersonal relationships.
- Communicate in both oral and written forms and maintain confidentiality.
- Former training or experience with HIPAA requirements is beneficial.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Manage time effectively.
- Maintain good professional boundaries.
- Willingness and ability to become a Rent Well Instructor and Housing Quality Standards Inspector.
- Capability or willingness to learn effective, high-quality research and data entry practices.
- Ability to work effectively with clients, community partners, businesses and co-workers and maintain participant and inter-agency confidentiality.
- Multitask and make decisions independently in accordance with agency policy.
- Possess a basic understanding of poverty, trauma, and addiction.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software packages.
- Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience or an associate degree and 3 years of related experience.
- Possess a valid Oregon State driver’s license.
- Successfully pass a Criminal Background check and drug screen.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Have problem solving skills in acute situations.
- 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 Landlord Engagement Specialist, position 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
Landlord Engagement Specialist
- Compensation
- $24.00 - $28.65 an hour, DOE
Incentive Pay for Certified Peer Support Specialist or Community Health Worker and Spanish Speakers
Job Type
Full time, non-exempt
Hours
Monday -Friday 40 hours; Weekend availability
Other Details
- 50% office based; 50% field
- Employees are regularly 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
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
Monday, December 1, 2025
What best describes this position?
Landlord Engagement Specialist
Does this position require a specialized license?
No
To apply or for more information visit:
Apply Online- Hiring Agency
- Mid Rogue Foundation
- Location
- Grants Pass, Oregon
- Type
- Full Time
- Remote or In-Person Work
- In Person
- Closing Date
- December 1, 2025
- Salary Range
- $24.00 to $28.65 and hour DOE
- Contact
-
Name: Susan Clark
Phone: 541 295 4030
Email: info@midroguefoundation.org
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