Job Information
ColumbiaCare Services, Inc. VASH Case Manager in Seattle, Washington
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)
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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).]{.underline}
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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.
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What You'll Need
Candidates [MUST]{.underline} 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]{.underline} 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.**