VASH Case Manager - 5825

APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!

What We Offer

Enjoy 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 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 Requirement

Employees 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 Program

VASH 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 Need

Candidates 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 systems
• Experience working with individuals who have/are experiencing homelessness and/or the public housing authority
• Preference will be given to Veterans

VA approved degrees and/or Licenses:

• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Masters in counseling
• Masters in psychology
• LICSW
• LASW
• LMFT
• LMHC
• OR 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 performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques and may require an individual to lift and transfer clients.

We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.

Per OAR 309-035-0135, Direct Care staff must be 18 or older at the time of hire.

About Us

ColumbiaCare 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 the culture in our communities 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 different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

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 and people with disabilities.