Anna Sage Email & Phone Number

United States

Portland, Oregon Area

Provide oversight of the day to day operations of the program, ensure compliance with grant requirements and supervise HOPE Housing and Peer Support Specialist staff. •Created effective systems to monitor progress and measure outcomes. •Increased housing opportunities for clients through targeted outreach to housing providers with a focus on expanding their understanding of how the HOPE Housing First model increases the success of individuals struggling with homelessness, mental health, addiction.•Hired, trained and supervised HOPE program staff and facilitated a strength based work environment built on respect, collaboration and growth. •Developed and implemented staff and program policies.•Worked in partnership with the Program Director and Grants Administrator to collect and measure date, conduct audits and analyze outcomes to ensure the grant successfully met all projections at the end of the fiscal year.

Portland, Oregon Area

Assist with the operational responsibilities of the HOPE Permanent Supportive Housing voucher process.•Conducted initial and annual HUD Housing Quality Standards inspections for all HOPE Collaborative partner agencies.•Expanded access to viable rental opportunities for clients through outreach to housing providers.•Provided training and guidance to HOPE Housing and Peer Support Specialists to ensure program success.•Developed and implemented housing assessments and goal driven plans to better serve the needs of clients and assist them in obtaining permanent housing and, eventually, self-sufficiency.•Ensured occupancy was at an optimal level by monitoring the occupancy and vacancy numbers of all 5 HOPE collaborative partner agencies.

Portland, Oregon Area

Assisted individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, addiction and mental health disorders to locate and retain permanent housing.•Identified barriers to housing and developed individualized plans and interventions to increase the success of clients.•Increased audit compliance rates from 70% to 100% during my tenure.•Managed move-ins and ongoing tenancy issues for clients.•Worked in tandem with the Housing Authority of Portland to ensure our program based Shelter+Care waitlist complied with Fair Housing law and HUD requirements.•Expanded and established strong relationships with community partners and housing providers. •Motivated clients to reach their potential through outreach, motivational interviewing techniques, harm reduction and housing first approaches and relationship building.•Worked with Home Forward (formerly the Housing Authority of Portland), LITCH properties, Site based subsidies, Shelter+Care, Section 8 and Permanent Supportive Housing voucher programs to expand housing options for participants.