Job at a glance
APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD! What We OfferEnjoy our many benefits and incentives including: Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plansFlexible Spending AccountGenerous Paid Time OffWhole Health & Wellness Reimbursement ProgramProfessional development and training opportunities100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% MatchHoliday Pay (9)Paid Personal Growth HoursPaid Time Off for Mental HealthCompany Paid Life InsuranceSpontaneous & Longevity BonusesLoan Forgiveness Program EligibilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program For more details about our benefits, visit our website!
About the Position We are looking for a Veterans Affairs Housing (VASH) Case Manager to join our team to work on-site in Seattle, Washington! The VASH Case Manager will ensure compliance with VA service providers and HUD-VASH program. They will assist veterans to obtain documentation such as: birth certificates, driver’s license, income verification and any additional information requested by the housing authority or landlord.
The VASH Case Manager will coordinate with local Public Housing Authority; identify landlords with available housing eligible for Section 8 rental and assist veterans with completing apartment applications and moving in arrangements. They will also have knowledge of Washing landlord Tenant Laws. Technology RequirementEmployees are required to maintain access to a compatible smartphone capable of supporting the organization’s approved multi-factor authentication (MFA) application as a condition of employment.
This requirement enables secure access to company systems. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (Full Time, Day) What You’ll Make$6,680.70-$7,250 per month DOE/Credentials. Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates. 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 the following:Master’s degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field. Additional qualifications are PREFERRED:Knowledge of community resources and familiarity with HUD vouchering and rental assistant systemsExperience working with individuals who have/are experiencing homelessness and/or the public housing authorityPreference will be given to VeteransVA approved degrees and/or Licenses:Master of Social Work (MSW)Masters in counselingMasters in psychologyLICSWLASWLMFTLMHCOR other equivalent independent mental health license Case Manager 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.
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. Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record, and have the ability to pass an extensive background check through the VA.
This position requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require the ability to occasionally use ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable. In addition, you must successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require p