Housing Case Manager (Colville, WA)

Rural Resources Community Action • Colville, WA

7d • $22 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides information, assistance and comprehensive case management services to individuals or families. Assesses needs, develops and monitors implementation of service plans, makes appropriate referrals and serves as a client advocate with other service providers. Service areas could include youth/family/parenting/elder services, employment/training, and emergency/transitional housing. Requires knowledge of related community resources and the laws and regulations specific to the area of service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human/social services or related field and two years relevant experience either paid or as a volunteer.
• Any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence.
• Auto insurance in the amount required by the State of Washington.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Acceptable completion of a criminal history background check.
• Resume Required

Nice To Haves

• Additional training for program specific purposes will be required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Complete the initial interviews with the client and their family to assess the client's eligibility for services.
• Gather relevant and useful data from the client, family, other agencies, and so on to formulate a housing assessment of the client and his or her family.
• Assists customers to access resources via direct assistance and/or referral.
• Act as a liaison between the client and his or her family and all relevant professionals, programs, and informal resources involved in the overall intervention plan to help the client make his or her preferences known and secure the services needed.
• Provide a wide variety of direct assistance including budgeting, basic life skill and landlord mitigation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental insurance options for employees and families
• Vision and Life insurance as well as other auxiliary insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% matching contribution
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• 8 hours paid vacation per month during first year of employment
• 8 hours paid sick leave per month
• Eleven paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level