Veteran Outreach and Referral Pathfinder

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care

Job Location:

Renton, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SIGNING BONUS $1500

About Us:

As a non-profit organization Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!

Role Overview:

Seek out underserved Veterans and their family members in need of supportive services. Provide culturally appropriate path-finding services to connect them to programs that promote housing stability financial stability social engagement and healthy living. Offer a standardized set of quick effect stabilization interventions and then connect clients to a service hub information or follow on services. Connect homeless veterans to a housing assessment and then housing services provided by a Housing Navigator. This position is funded by King Countys Veterans Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL).

Key Responsibilities:

Employ effective strategies to seek out and specialize in serving Veterans of Color and their family members and connect (path-find) them to community-based services that promote housing stability financial stability social engagement and healthy living.
Be or become attuned to the culturally- and community-appropriate manner(s) of delivering path-finding services.
Assess needs and identify appropriate services and needed resources.
Help clients acquire necessary documentation and overcome barriers to resources.
Establish presence throughout King County where Veterans are likely to be found.
Stay current in knowledge of resources throughout King County.
Establish collaborative relations with individuals and organizations who also serve veterans within King County This includes but is not limited to other Pathfinders King County Veterans Program Washington Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Veteran Affairs.

What Were Looking For:

High School diploma or equivalent.
Honorable Discharged Veteran.
Current Drivers License insurance and reliable transportation for travel throughout King County.
Pass required background checks.
Obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor registration within the first week of hire.
Knowledge of Veterans culture and benefits.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include medical dental vision and 403(b).
21 days of PTO plus 11 Paid Holidays
$450/year for training/professional development
Free Supervision Hours towardsWashington State Licensure
Potential participation Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A positive and collaborative work environment.
A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees/clients.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume (cover letter optional) detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.

Join us at Valley Cities and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you on board!

Schedule:

For a Veteran Outreach and Referral Pathfinder at Valley Cities Behavioral Health the position is dynamic providing opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability or protected veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

SIGNING BONUS $1500About Us:As a non-profit organization Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and we are committed to creat...