Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Case Manager (MASTERS) -4256

Company: ColumbiaCare Services
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!*** Relocation Assistance Available ***What We OfferEnjoy our many benefits and incentives including:

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• 100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match
• Holiday Pay (9)
• Paid Personal Growth Hours
• Paid Time Off for Mental Health
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
• Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program For more details about our benefits, visit our ! About the Job We have a Full-Time opening for a Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Case Manager position in Seattle, Washington. A successful applicant will become a member of a dedicated team whose mission is to work with houseless Veterans and their families to coordinate and monitor successful community living through the HUD-VASH voucher program. Specifically, this position helps connect Veterans with qualified housing and maintain that housing as they stabilize in other areas of their lives. This may include assisting them with obtaining benefits, helping them gain independent living skills, interfacing with landlords, accessing public transit and services, and connecting them to services that help with maintain sobriety and improve their mental health. The VASH Case Manager position includes work throughout the community and has the ability to complete some work from home. A company vehicle and supervision by an LICSW for licensure hours is provided. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Full Time, Day) What You'll Make$6,000 - $7,250 per month DOE/Credentials. Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired). About the ProgramVASH works directly with Veterans by assisting them in navigating very complex systems (rental applications and requirements, HUD subsidy applications, benefits systems, public transportation, etc.), providing other supportive assistance, helping them maintain residence, and teaching skills to help them become as stably housed and independent as possible in the community.ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. What You'll NeedCandidates MUST have one of the following degrees and/or licenses:
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Master's degree in Counseling
  • Master's degree in Psychology
  • LICSW
  • LASW
  • LMFT
  • LMHC
  • OR other equivalent independent mental health license. Case Managers MUST be master's level clinicians AND licensed to practice independently OR actively working towards master's level licensure as verified via the Washington State Department of Health. Candidates MUST also have the ability to pass an extensive VA background check (chosen candidates will be required to complete the VA's VASH orientation and training), have the ability to travel (mostly within King County), and be BLS certified. Additional qualifications are PREFERRED:
    • Knowledge of community resources and familiarity with HUD vouchering and rental assistance systems
    • Experience working with individuals who have/are experiencing homelessness and/or the public housing authority.
    • Preference will be given to Veterans Driving is an essential function of the position. Successful applicants MUST have a valid Washington driver's license and maintain a safe driving record.Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to frequently sit, talk, listen, drive, and use hands and fingers. It may require the ability to occasionally walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable; as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations can be made. About UsColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran's service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are more than a company. We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve. We value and honor diversity in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply. We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer; therefore, we invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status as well as bilingual and/or bicultural applicants. Compensation details: 72000-87000 Yearly SalaryPI0e4b835d15b0-31181-34053611

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