Pathways Specialist
About The Position
Are you passionate about empowering individuals and families to improve their health, housing stability, and overall well-being? Join the Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) as a Pathways Specialist and play a vital role in connecting our community members with essential resources and services! We work closely with local governments and other community partners throughout Clark County to address issues of affordable housing and homelessness and help families break the cycle of poverty. As a Pathways Specialist, you’ll work with individuals at risk of adverse health or housing outcomes, conducting risk assessments, developing personalized plans, and helping participants navigate community resources. Your role is hands-on and impactful as you provide education, remove barriers to care, and support people in achieving self-sufficiency.
Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal skills required to communicate effectively with residents, community partners, staff, and public officials.
- Must work effectively in a collaborative, team-based work environment, including the ability to positively receive and give constructive feedback.
- Provide excellent customer service to clients.
- Cultural awareness, sensitivity, and competency, including the ability to successfully work with and relate to individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in health education or chronic disease management.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and have fewer than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with low-income, multi-ethnic populations preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Knowledge of community resources in Clark County a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intake and risk assessments to identify participant needs.
- Provide one-on-one coaching to help participants improve their health and housing stability.
- Connect participants with vital services, including healthcare, financial assistance, and transportation.
- Collaborate with coworkers and community resources to help participants reach their goals.
- Assist participants in overcoming challenges such as paperwork, appointment scheduling, and compliance with housing programs.
- Follow up with participants through home visits, phone calls, and visits in other settings where the participant can be found.
- Maintain detailed records and contribute to program evaluation efforts.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 5.58% paid into WA PERS by the employer
- 12 company-paid holidays
- Generous paid vacation time
- Separate sick time accrual
- Meaningful work that addresses affordable housing and homelessness in our community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
